A dream has power to poison sleep.
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A God made by man undoubtedly has need of man to make himself known to man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that a deity created by human understanding relies on humanity for recognition and awareness.
Percy Bysshe Shelley highlights the notion that a god or a concept of divinity that is constructed by human minds is inherently dependent on humans for its existence and the acknowledgment of its presence. This reflects on the relationship between humanity and its creations, suggesting that without human recognition, these creations lack substance and relevance.
Themes
GodHumanityRecognitionExistencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about spirituality and its origins.
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