'Bird and beast and stone and star - we are all one, all one -' murmured the Hamadryad, softly folding his hood about him as he himself swayed between the children. 'Child and serpent, star and stone - all one.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All beings share a fundamental unity, transcending differences between humans, nature, and objects.
- In plain terms
- Everything including animals, stones, and stars is connected as one.
- What can you take from it?
- All existence shares a deep connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What connects you to the world around you?
- How do you see unity in diversity?
Another view
Physical distinctions between beings remain even if spiritual unity is claimed.
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