Change Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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““Whatever may be his [man's] true and final destination, there is a spirit within him at enmity with nothingness and dissolution (change and extinction). This is the character of all life and being - each is at once the centre and the circumference; the point to which all things are contained. - "On Life””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “On Life”, 1822
Human existence resists void and decay, uniting inner purpose with the outer world.
In simple terms: Life fights emptiness and connects self to everything.
Key Takeaway
Embrace purpose despite impermanence.
Themes
existence
purpose
impermanence
unity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative work
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
metaphysics
selfhood
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find purpose when faced with change?
- What inner “spirit” guides you?
A Different Perspective
Life’s meaning can feel abstract and hard to act on.
