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Belief Quote by Wallace Stevens

“If ever the search for a tranquil belief should end, The future might stop emerging out of the past, Out of what is full of us; yet the search And the future emerging out of us seem to be one.” quote by Wallace Stevens
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“If ever the search for a tranquil belief should end, The future might stop emerging out of the past, Out of what is full of us; yet the search And the future emerging out of us seem to be one.”

Wallace Stevens

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Idea of Order at Key West", 1935

The quest for inner peace and future purpose are intertwined; understanding oneself shapes both belief and destiny.

In simple terms: Self‑knowledge links belief and future.

Key Takeaway

Seek inner clarity.

Themes

philosophy spirituality future

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative work
  • decision making

Key Concepts

self‑reflection existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does tranquility mean to you?
  • How does self‑knowledge shape your future?
A Different Perspective

Future is unpredictable despite self‑knowledge.

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