Bears Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Thou rising Sun! thou blue rejoicing Sky! Yea! every thing that is and will be free! Bear witness for me, whereso'er ye be, With what deep worship I have still adored The spirit of divinest Liberty.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rising Sun" (attributed), early 19th century poem
The speaker celebrates freedom and divine liberty, calling upon the sun and sky as witnesses to enduring worship.
In simple terms: Freedom and divine liberty are celebrated.
Key Takeaway
Honor liberty and divine inspiration.
Themes
freedom
spirituality
nature
Mood
inspirational
reverent
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public speeches
- rituals
- personal meditation
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
divine liberty
worship
nature symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true liberty feel like?
- How can worship be expressed daily?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may ignore practical constraints of liberty.
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