Brahmins Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Far or forgot to me is near; Shadow and sunlight are the same; The vanished gods to me appear; And one to me are shame and fame.They reckon ill who leave me out; When me they fly, I am the wings; I am the doubter and the doubt, And I the hymn the Brahmin sings.”
About This Quote
The speaker sees paradoxes—distance and proximity, light and shadow—as unified, suggesting that opposites are aspects of a single reality, and that personal doubt and belief are intertwined with divine presence.
In simple terms: All opposites are one.
Key Takeaway
Dualities collapse into unity.
Themes
paradox
unity
spirituality
self-awareness
transcendence
Mood
wonder
reverence
mystery
Type
aphorism
spiritual insight
When to use this quote
- contemplating existence
- experiencing awe
- facing inner conflict
Key Concepts
identity
divine
self-doubt
Practical Applications
- philosophical writing
- meditative practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience opposing forces as a single truth?
- What does it mean to be both doubter and hymn?
