Air Quote by Solomon Ibn Gabirol
“And when I was born, I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, which is of like nature; and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The First Cry, 11th century
Life begins with a primal, universal cry, linking all beings to nature’s cycle.
In simple terms: Life starts with a universal cry.
Key Takeaway
Embrace our shared origins.
Themes
birth
nature
universality
Mood
reverent
meditative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- birth rituals
- environmental education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect your view of humanity?
- What natural cycles do you feel part of?
A Different Perspective
Modern life can feel disconnected from this origin.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)