Quote by T.S. Eliot

I said to my soul, be still and wait without hope, for hope would be hope for the wrong thing; wait without love, for love would be love of the wrong thing; there is yet faith, but the faith and the love are all in the waiting. Wait without thought, for you are not ready for thought: So the darkness shall be the light, and the stillness the dancing.

I said to my soul, be still and wait without hope, for hope

Summary

This quote by T.S. Eliot emphasizes the idea of finding peace and contentment in the act of waiting. It suggests that we should silence our desires and expectations, as hoping for the wrong things or loving the wrong things can lead to disappointment. Instead, it encourages having faith and embracing the uncertainty that comes with waiting. It implies that in this state of stillness and darkness, there is a potential for enlightenment and joy, where the absence of thought and action can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of life.

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