Everything is complicated; if that were not so, life and poetry and everything else would be a bore.
Wallace StevensRead
The river is moving. The blackbird must be flying.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that change is a constant in life, and one must adapt to keep moving forward.
In this quote, Wallace Stevens highlights the inevitability of change through the imagery of a river's movement and a blackbird in flight. The flowing river symbolizes the passage of time and the continuous changes in life, while the flying blackbird represents the need for individuals to embrace change and remain adaptable in an ever-evolving world.
Themes
ChangeNatureAdaptationLifeMovement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage adaptability in times of change.
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