There, by the starlit fences The wanderer halts and hears My soul that lingers sighing About the glimmering weirs.
A. E. HousmanRead
When the journey's over/There'll be time enough to sleep.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is a journey that should be actively engaged in until the very end, as there will be time to rest afterward.
This quote by A. E. Housman emphasizes the importance of living life fully and actively engaging in our experiences. It suggests that life is a journey filled with tasks and adventures that deserve our energy and attention, and that rest can wait until our journey is complete, reminding us to not take our time here for granted.
Themes
LifeJourneyExperienceSleepRest
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about living life to the fullest.
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