Quoem 61: Mahatma Gandhi and Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt
"I am striving for the kingdom of heaven, which is within. For me, the only way to find God is to see Him in His creation and be one with it. This can only be done by service of all." Mahatma Gandhi in a 1926 letter reproduced in the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Volume 46, page 101.
9 Oct 2025
Quoem 60: Robert A Heinlein and Smile Again by Thom Jenkins
Robert A Heinlein from Stranger in a Strange Land: "Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own."
4 Mar 2025
Quoem 59: Leo Tolstoy and Patience Taught by Nature by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
This episode of Quoetry explores the connection between Leo Tolstoy’s assertion—“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time”—and Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem Patience Taught by Nature. The discussion delves into how both writers portray patience as an active force, not mere resignation, but a means of endurance and strength.
Tolstoy’s War and Peace provides a historical embodiment of this philosophy in the character of General Kutuzov, whose leadership is defined by his trust in time’s inevitable course. His willingness to let events unfold, notably in his decision to allow Napoleon’s occupation of Moscow rather than rushing into battle, mirrors the rhythms of nature that Browning describes. The episode highlights how Prince Andrei recognizes Kutuzov’s strength in restraint, quoting him: “There is something stronger and more important than his own will—the inevitable course of events.”
Browning’s poem reinforces this theme by showing how nature demonstrates patience—birds continue to sing despite hardship, the ocean moves in unending tides, and stars persistently shine. Both works suggest that patience is a form of wisdom, aligning with Kutuzov’s maxims: “Tout vient à point à celui qui sait attendre” (Everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait) and “Dans le doute, mon cher... abstiens-toi” (When in doubt, my dear... abstain).
The episode concludes with a reflection on the relevance of these ideas today, particularly in a world that often prioritizes instant results. Whether in history, nature, or personal endurance, the patient and the time-conscious often emerge as the strongest warriors.
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