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Arteries Quote by Tom Robbins

“Rivers are the primal highways of life. From the crack of time, they had borne men's dreams, and in their lovely rush to elsewhere, fed our wanderlust, mimicked our arteries, and charmed our imaginations in a way the static pond or vast and savage ocean never could.” quote by Tom Robbins
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“Rivers are the primal highways of life. From the crack of time, they had borne men's dreams, and in their lovely rush to elsewhere, fed our wanderlust, mimicked our arteries, and charmed our imaginations in a way the static pond or vast and savage ocean never could.”

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

Source Novel: Still Life with Woodpeckers by Tom Robbins, 1980

Rivers symbolize life's flow, carrying dreams and inspiring wanderlust unlike stagnant ponds or vast oceans.

In simple terms: Rivers represent dynamic life and imagination.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and follow life's currents.

Themes

nature journey inspiration

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • creative writing
  • environmental activism
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

symbolism fluidity human desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you let life's currents guide you?
  • What dreams have you let flow?
A Different Perspective

Rivers can also cause destruction and flood, limiting their romantic view.

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