Ocean Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
““Down dropt the breeze, the sails dropt down, 'Twas sad as sad could be; And we did speak only to break The silence of the sea! All in a hot and copper sky, The bloody Sun, at noon, Right up above the mast did stand, No bigger than the Moon. Day after day, day after day, We stuck, nor breath nor motion; As idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean.””
About This Quote
Source Poem (unpublished), early 19th century
A stagnant ship under a harsh sun symbolizes feeling trapped and yearning for movement.
In simple terms: Feeling stuck under harsh conditions.
Key Takeaway
Seek new horizons and break stagnation.
Themes
loneliness
stagnation
nature
despair
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- long voyages
- career plateaus
- creative blocks
- personal crises
Key Concepts
existential dread
isolation
hope for change
Questions to Reflect On
- What would set your ship sailing?
- How can you create momentum?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel distant without action.
