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Accepting Quote by Sidney Lanier

“Out of the hills of Habersham, Down the valleys of Hall, I hurry amain to reach the plain; Run the rapid and leap the fall, Split at the rock, and together again Accept my bed, or narrow or wide, And flee from folly on every side With a lover's pain to attain the plain, Far from the hills of…” quote by Sidney Lanier
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“Out of the hills of Habersham, Down the valleys of Hall, I hurry amain to reach the plain; Run the rapid and leap the fall, Split at the rock, and together again Accept my bed, or narrow or wide, And flee from folly on every side With a lover's pain to attain the plain, Far from the hills of Habersham, Far from the valleys of Hall.”

Sidney Lanier

About This Quote

The poem depicts a journey from rugged terrain toward a desired plain, urging perseverance despite obstacles and folly.

In simple terms: Travel from difficulty to peace requires resolve.

Key Takeaway

Keep moving toward your goal despite challenges.

Themes

journey perseverance obstacle goal love

Mood

determined hopeful reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • mountain trek
  • personal growth
  • relationship challenges
  • spiritual quest

Key Concepts

metaphor adventure determination

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obstacles are you willing to overcome for your goal?
  • How do you stay focused when distractions arise?
A Different Perspective

The plain may be idealized, ignoring real hardships beyond the metaphor.

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