Quote by Philip James Bailey

I cannot be content with less than heaven; Living, and comprehensive of all life. Thee, universal heaven, celestial all; Thee, sacrjd seat of intellective time; Field of the soul's best wisdom: home of truth, Star-throned.

I cannot be content with less than heaven; Living, and compr

Summary

This quote expresses the desire and longing for something greater than earthly existence. The speaker states that they cannot be satisfied with anything less than heaven, encompassing all aspects of life. They refer to heaven as a universal and celestial entity, a sacred place where time and intellect coexist harmoniously. Heaven is portrayed as the embodiment of wisdom, truth, and the ultimate destination where the soul finds its true home. The mention of being "star-throned" suggests the divine and transcendent nature of heaven.

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By Philip James Bailey

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