Quote by John Edward Masefield

What am I, Life? A thing of watery salt held in cohesion by unresting cells. Which work they know not why, which never halt, myself unwitting where their Master dwells?

What am I, Life? A thing of watery salt held in cohesion by

Summary

This quote reflects on the complexity and mystery of life. It describes life as a composition of water and salt, bound together by cells which continually strive and remain in motion without understanding their purpose. The speaker contemplates their own existence, unaware of the greater force or entity that governs and guides their life's journey. The quote prompts reflection on the enigmatic nature of life and the existential questions surrounding its purpose and origin.

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Mystery

By John Edward Masefield

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