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Fear Quote by John Donne

“And now good morrow to our waking souls, Which watch not one another out of fear; For love, all love of other sights controls, And makes one little room, an everywhere. Let sea-discoverers to new worlds have gone, Let maps to other, worlds on worlds have shown, Let us possess one world, each hath…” quote by John Donne
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“And now good morrow to our waking souls, Which watch not one another out of fear; For love, all love of other sights controls, And makes one little room, an everywhere. Let sea-discoverers to new worlds have gone, Let maps to other, worlds on worlds have shown, Let us possess one world, each hath one, and is one.”

John Donne

About This Quote

Source Poem: Holy Sonnets, 1633

Love transcends fear and unites individuals, turning a single shared space into a universal whole.

In simple terms: Love overcomes fear and unites people.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love to connect beyond boundaries.

Themes

love unity fear connection

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

poetic philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • community building
  • global cooperation

Key Concepts

spirituality humanism metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love be expressed in challenging situations?
  • What limits does fear place on love?
A Different Perspective

Love alone cannot solve systemic oppression without action.

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