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Book Quote by John Masefield

“Each one could be a Jesus mild, Each one has been a little child, A little child with laughing look, A lovely white unwritten book; A book that God will take, my friend, As each goes out at journey's end.” quote by John Masefield
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“Each one could be a Jesus mild, Each one has been a little child, A little child with laughing look, A lovely white unwritten book; A book that God will take, my friend, As each goes out at journey's end.”

John Masefield

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Book of the Journey", 1915

Every soul carries a pure, childlike wonder that God reads and guides toward its final destination.

In simple terms: Each life is a divine, unwritten story.

Key Takeaway

Cherish innocence and trust divine guidance.

Themes

spirituality innocence journey

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • life milestones
  • spiritual reflection
  • grief counseling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

theology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does innocence influence your life path?
  • What does the 'unwritten book' symbolize for you?
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