Dare Quote by Robert Blair
“Our time is fixed, and all our days are number'd; How long, how short, we know not:—this we know, Duty requires we calmly wait the summons, Nor dare to stir till Heaven shall give permission.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Grave, 1739
Life is finite, and we cannot know its length, so we must accept our duties patiently and wait for divine timing.
In simple terms: Life is short; wait for destiny.
Key Takeaway
Accept duty, wait calmly.
Themes
mortality
patience
faith
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief
- career planning
- personal decision
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
stoicism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance duty with personal ambition?
- What signs guide your patience?
A Different Perspective
Assuming divine timing may delay necessary action.
