I think, ofttimes, that lives of men may be Likened to wandering winds that come and go Not knowing whence they rise, whither they blow O'er the vast globe, voiceful of grief or glee.
ExistentialismFateHuman conditionJourneyLifePoetryTransience
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human lives are transient and unpredictable, moving through the world without clear direction or understanding of their origin and end.
- In plain terms
- Our lives are like winds that pass by without us knowing where they come from or where they go.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the unpredictability of life's journey.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you think your life is leading?
- Do you feel in control of your direction?
Another view
The metaphor is vague and offers no concrete guidance for living.
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