Airy Quote by John Donne
“Our two souls therefore, which are one, Though I must go, endure not yet A breach, but an expansion, Like gold to airy thinness beat. If they be two, they are two so As stiff twin compasses are two; Thy soul, the fixed foot, makes no show To move, but doth if th' other do. And though it in the center sit, Yet when the other far doth roam, It leans and hearkens after it, And grows erect, as that comes home. Suth wilt thou be to me, who must Like th' other foot, obliquely run; Thy firmness makes my circle just, And makes me end where I began.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Good-Morrow by John Donne, 1633
The speaker describes two souls as a single, interdependent unit that expands together, like a compass with a fixed point and a moving foot.
In simple terms: Two souls act as one, moving together.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture mutual dependence.
Themes
love
union
interdependence
spirituality
Mood
intimate
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- collaborative projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
duality
connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dependence shape identity?
- Can unity coexist with personal freedom?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual autonomy and personal growth.
