Quote by William Cullen Bryant, An Evenin

Gently - so have good men taught -Gently, and without grief, the old shall glideInto the new; the eternal flow of things,Like a bright river of the fields of heaven,Shall journey onward in perpetual peace.

Gently - so have good men taught -Gently, and without grief,

Summary

This quote speaks to the importance of embracing change with ease and resignation. The idea is that the transition from one phase of life to another should be approached gently, without causing distress. Much like the eternal flow of a beautiful river, life should continue its peaceful journey from old to new. This emphasizes the need to accept the natural progression of things, finding solace in the perpetuity and tranquility of change.

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By William Cullen Bryant, An Evenin

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