And draw them all along, and flow To join the brimming river, For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The stream continues its flow through generations of humans, highlighting nature's endurance.
- In plain terms
- People come and go, but the river keeps flowing forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Life goes on even as individuals come and leave.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What will remain after you are gone?
- How does nature help you handle change?
Another view
Nature is not truly infinite; rivers dry up over geological time.
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