"Man hath still either toys or care: But hath no root, nor to one place is tied, but ever restless and irregular, about this earth doth run and ride. He knows he hath a home, but scarce knows where; He says it is so far, that he has quite forgot how to go there"
- Henry Vaughan
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This quote by Henry Vaughan talks to the transient nature of life. It suggests that humans are constantly on the relocation, never settling in one place for too long. We might have a home, however it is so far away that we have actually forgotten how to get there. We are constantly surrounded by either toys or care, however we have no genuine roots. We are uneasy and irregular, running and riding around the earth. This quote talks to the concept that life is a journey, and that we are all simply tourists on this earth, never ever actually settling. It is a suggestion to appreciate the journey and to take the time to delight in the moments, as they will soon pass.
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