In sweet dreams softer than unbroken rest Thou leddest by the hand thine infant Hope. The eddying of her garments caught from thee The light of thy great presence; and the cope Of the half-attain'd futurity, Though deep not fathomless, Was cloven with the million stars which tremble O'er the deep mind of dauntless infancy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Infant hope is guided by a great presence that illuminates the uncertain future with stars of possibility.
- In plain terms
- A guiding light helps young hope navigate the unknown future with clarity.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope needs gentle guidance to face the future without fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you guide hope in others?
- What lights your own future?
Another view
The imagery is abstract and may not resonate with literal thinkers.
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