I thought when love for you died, I should die._x000D_ _x000D_ It's dead. Alone, most strangely, I live on.
Rupert BrookeRead
But somewhere, beyond Space and Time, is wetter water, slimier slime! And there (they trust) there swimmeth one who swam ere rivers were begun, immense of fishy form and mind, squamous omnipotent, and kind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote explores the idea of a deeper, mystical reality that transcends our understanding of nature and existence.
Rupert Brooke's quote reflects on the existence of realms beyond our physical reality, suggesting that there is a more profound essence of life and understanding located beyond the constraints of time and space. It invites contemplation on the nature of existence and the possible beings or forces that exist in these realms, evoking a sense of wonder about the unknown and the interconnectedness of all life.
Themes
ExistenceMysticalRealityNaturePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing the nature of reality, you might quote this to provoke thought.
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