Hands Quote by Sheila Newberry
““his hands, trying to stem the””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished, 2015
The line hints at futile attempts to control an unstoppable flow.
In simple terms: Trying to stop something inevitable is futile.
Accept what cannot be controlled.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- environmental disaster
- political upheaval
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we realistically control?
- When is resistance counterproductive?
Control may be an illusion in chaotic situations.