Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
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The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Friendship is a fundamental aspect of human existence, just as nests and webs are essential for birds and spiders.
In this quote, William Blake emphasizes the importance of friendship in human life, comparing it to the natural instincts of birds building nests and spiders creating webs. This metaphor highlights that just as these creatures create homes to thrive, humans seek connections and relationships to find fulfillment and belonging.
Themes
FriendshipHuman ConnectionBelongingRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of relationships in our lives.
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