I can't imagine ever writing anything of any kind on a machine. I never tried to write either poetry or prose on a typewriter. I like to do it on useless paper, scrap paper, because it's of no importance.
W. S. MerwinRead
We are the echo of the future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that our actions and choices today resonate into the future.
W. S. Merwin's quote 'We are the echo of the future' implies that who we are and what we do today shapes the world of tomorrow. It emphasizes the idea that our actions, thoughts, and decisions have lasting impacts, reverberating through time and influencing the experiences of future generations. Thus, it serves as a reminder to be mindful of how we live our lives and the legacies we create.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental responsibility, one might say, 'As Merwin said, we are the echo of the future, reminding us to act wisely today for the sake of generations to come.'
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What I really believe is the only hopeful relation between our life and the whole of life is one of reverence and respect and of feeling at one with it. The other attitude which is the one our society is based on is devastating and it is killing the earth and it is killing us too.
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