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Calm Quote by William Wordsworth

“Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth at his own sweet will; Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; And all that mighty heart is lying still!” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth at his own sweet will; Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; And all that mighty heart is lying still!”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

Source Poem: The River, 1800s Romantic poetry

A deep calm is felt, likened to a river flowing at its own will, while the world seems asleep and the heart lies still.

In simple terms: Nature’s calm mirrors inner peace.

Key Takeaway

Seek stillness in nature.

Themes

nature inner peace tranquility

Mood

tranquil reflective

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • walking in woods
  • meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

Romanticism river metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the river symbolize for you?
  • How can you achieve such calm?
A Different Perspective

May idealize passivity.

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