Ask me Quote by William Stafford
“Ask Me Some time when the river is ice ask me mistakes I have made. Ask me whether what I have done is my life. Others have come in their slow way into my thought, and some have tried to help or to hurt: ask me what difference their strongest love or hate has made. I will listen to what you say. You and I can turn and look at the silent river and wait. We know the current is there, hidden; and there are comings and goings from miles away that hold the stillness exactly before us. What the river says, that is what I say.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The River” by William Stafford, 1970
Listening to inner thoughts and others’ influences reveals truth, like observing a silent river’s hidden currents.
In simple terms: Reflection reveals hidden truths.
Key Takeaway
Listen and reflect.
Themes
self‑knowledge
communication
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
quiet
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- creative writing
- meditative practice
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
introspection
dialogue
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner river reveal?
- How can you share this insight?
A Different Perspective
Silence can mask needed action.
