Let seed be grass, and grass turn into hay: I'm martyr to a motion not my own; What's freedom for? To know eternity. (Theodore Roethke)

Let seed be grass, and grass turn into hay: I'm martyr to a motion not my own; What's freedom for? To know eternity.

Theodore Roethke

Related topics

freedom grass hay seed turn

Related quotes

Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility. View quote
Sigmund Freud
A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom. View quote
Bob Dylan
Live as simply as you can. Do not make your own lives difficult. Too many conveniences turn people into slaves. View quote
Paisios of Mount Athos
The most precious thing for us is eternity. So, we must do everything not to lose it, because then we have lived on earth for nothing. View quote
Cleopa Ilie
You have eternity in which to explain and only one night to be a martyr in the amphitheater Get out, darling, and let me see the lions eat you. View quote
Margaret Mitchell