What was any art but a mould in which to imprison for a moment the shining elusive element which is life itself - life hurrying past us and running away, too strong to stop, too sweet to lose.
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If we never arrived anywhere, it did not matter. Between that earth and that sky i felt erased, blotted out. I did not say my prayers that night: here, i felt what would be would be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a sense of acceptance regarding the uncertainties of life and existence.
In this quote, Willa Cather expresses a feeling of insignificance and erasure between the vastness of the earth and sky, suggesting a moment of existential contemplation. It highlights the idea that sometimes, the journey or the destination is less important than the acceptance of life's uncertainties and the embrace of what the future holds.
Themes
AcceptanceExistenceUncertaintyJourneyPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation retreat, this quote could be shared to emphasize the importance of being present.
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