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“Licence my roving hands, and let them go Before, behind, between, above, below.” quote by John Donne
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“Licence my roving hands, and let them go Before, behind, between, above, below.”

John Donne

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Complete Poems of John Donne, 1633

The speaker asks for freedom of his hands, to move unrestricted in all directions.

In simple terms: Seek freedom for your actions.

Key Takeaway

Allow your hands to explore.

Themes

freedom movement creativity

Mood

reflective aspirational

Type

poetic metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • artistic expression
  • physical therapy
  • dance
  • writing

Key Concepts

metaphor bodily autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you limit your own freedom?
  • What would unrestricted movement enable?
A Different Perspective

Physical constraints can limit expression.

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