Rejoice Quote by T.S. Eliot
““Because I know that time is time and place is always and only place and what is actual is actual only for one time and only for one place, I rejoice that things are as they are and I renounce the blessed faces and renounce the voice because I cannot hope to turn again.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Four Quartets, 1943
The quote reflects a fatalistic acceptance of the singularity of each moment and place, urging contentment with reality and renunciation of longing for change.
In simple terms: Accept each moment as unique and unchangeable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace present reality without yearning for alteration.
Themes
acceptance
philosophy
impermanence
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
temporalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does accepting impermanence affect your goals?
- Can contentment coexist with ambition?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore the value of striving for improvement.
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