Eye Quote by Roger Williams
“Pray that no sleep may seize upon your eyes, nor slumber upon your eyelids until your thoughts have seriously, calmly, and unchangably fixed.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The History of the American Colonies, 1745
A prayer to stay awake and focused until thoughts are firmly settled.
In simple terms: Stay awake and focused until thoughts are fixed.
Key Takeaway
Maintain vigilance and mental clarity.
Themes
discipline
focus
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
determined
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- studying
- writing
- prayer
- night shifts
- creative work
Key Concepts
mindfulness
willpower
meditation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure thoughts are truly fixed?
- What practices help sustain calm focus?
A Different Perspective
May cause fatigue if overused; balance rest.
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