Come Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
““Please bring strange things. Please come bringing new things. Let very old things come into your hands. Let what you do not know come into your eyes. Let desert sand harden your feet. Let the arch of your feet be the mountains. Let the paths of your fingertips be your maps And the ways you go be the lines of your palms. Let there be deep snow in your inbreathing And your outbreath be the shining of ice. May your mouth contain the shapes of strange words. May you smell food cooking you have not eaten. May the spring of a foreign river be your navel. May your soul be at home where there are no houses. Walk carefully, well-loved one, Walk mindfully, well-loved one, Walk fearlessly, well-loved one. Return with us, return to us, Be always coming home.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Return” from The Wind’s Twelve Quarters, 1975
A call to embrace the unfamiliar, allowing new experiences to reshape perception and identity while staying grounded in humility and curiosity.
In simple terms: Invite the unknown, stay open, grow.
Key Takeaway
Seek novelty, stay present, return home.
Themes
curiosity
transformation
humility
Mood
wonderful
reflective
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- travel
- creative work
- personal growth
- cross‑cultural encounters
- mindful practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
embodiment
sensory awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What unfamiliar experience could expand your worldview?
- How do you balance openness with grounding?
A Different Perspective
The yearning for novelty can clash with the need for stability and belonging.
