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“Sister, mother And spirit of the river, spirit of the sea, Suffer me not to be separated And let my cry come unto Thee.” quote by T. S. Eliot
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“Sister, mother And spirit of the river, spirit of the sea, Suffer me not to be separated And let my cry come unto Thee.”

T. S. Eliot

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The River” (hypothetical), 1930

A plea for unity with nature’s spirits, fearing separation and seeking divine connection.

In simple terms: Desire to stay connected with natural forces.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate harmony with the environment.

Themes

spirituality nature unity

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • rituals
  • environmental activism

Key Concepts

mythology environmental ethics poetic symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor nature daily?
  • What does “spirit” mean in modern life?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize nature without practical action.

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