Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The universe constantly and obediently answers to our conceptions; whether we travel fast or slow, the track is laid for us. Let us spend our lives in conceiving then. The poet or the artist never yet had so fair and noble a design but some of his posterity at least could accomplish it.

The universe constantly and obediently answers to our concep

Summary

This quote suggests that the universe responds and adapts to our thoughts and beliefs. Our journey through life, whether it unfolds quickly or slowly, is predetermined by our own perceptions and ideas. Therefore, the quote encourages us to spend our lives conceptualizing and imagining because any great idea, whether it belongs to a poet, artist, or anyone else, can be achieved by future generations. It promotes the power of our thoughts and the potential for our ideas to shape the course of humanity.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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