Children Quote by John Donne
““Go and catch a falling star, Get with child a mandrake root, Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the Devil's foot, Teach me to hear mermaids singing, Or to keep off envy's stinging, And find What wind Serves to advance an honest mind. If thou be'st born to strange sights, Things invisible to see, Ride ten thousand days and nights, Till Age snow white hairs on thee, Thou, when thou return'st, wilt tell me, All strange wonders that befell thee, And swear, No where Lives a woman true and fair.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets by John Donne, early 1600s
The poem uses fantastical imagery to explore the quest for truth, wonder, and moral guidance in a complex world.
In simple terms: Seeking wonder and moral insight through strange visions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and moral honesty.
Themes
wonder
morality
spiritual quest
imagination
Mood
contemplative
enigmatic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative writing
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
alchemy
mythic symbolism
ethical introspection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “falling star” symbolize?
- How can we apply its moral lessons today?
A Different Perspective
The obscure references may limit accessibility for modern readers.
