All time Quote by William Cowper
“It is a terrible thought, that nothing is ever forgotten; that not an oath is ever uttered that does not continue to vibrate through all times, in the wide spreading current of sound; that not a prayer is lisped, that its record is not to be found st”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Task, 1785
Forgotten thoughts linger; vows and prayers echo eternally in the vast soundscape.
In simple terms: Words and promises persist beyond memory.
Key Takeaway
Remember the lasting impact of words.
Themes
memory
eternity
sound
spirituality
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal vows
- religious practice
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
metaphysics
poetic resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- Which promises do you hold sacred?
- How do you preserve spoken intent?
A Different Perspective
Not all utterances truly endure; some fade.
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