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John Donne
John Donne

John Donne was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his profound religious and philosophical reflections. His poetry style was unique, blending the elegance of the Renaissance with the passion of the Reformation. more

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“In long-term relationships, as in families, we often get in the habit of thinking that change isn't possible. We think the other person should change and they won't, so we give up hope. But we need to stop judging and return to our own internal communication. If we wait for our parents or our partner to change, it may take a very long time. If we wait for the other person to change, we may spend all our time waiting. So it's better to change yourself. Don't try to force the other person to change. Even if it takes a long time, you will feel better when you are master of yourself and you are doing your best.”

“I shall not wonder more, then, But I shall know. Leaves change, and birds, flowers, And after years are still the same. The sea's breast heaves in sighs to the moon, But they are moon and sea forever. As in other times the trees stand tense and lonely, And spread a hollow moan of other times. You will be you yourself, I'll find you more, not else, For vintage of the woeful years. The sea breathes, or broods, or loudens, Is bright or is mist and the end of the world; And the sea is constant to change. I shall not wonder more, then, But I shall know. -Change”