Strongly it bears us along in swelling and limitless billows, Nothing before and nothing behind but the sky and the ocean.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A vast natural force carries us forward, leaving us between only sky and ocean.
- In plain terms
- Something strong carries us with only sky and ocean around.
- What can you take from it?
- We are moved by forces larger than ourselves.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What carries you forward?
- Where do you feel small?
Another view
This metaphor may romanticize lack of control.
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