A dream has power to poison sleep.
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If God has spoken, why is the world not convinced.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote questions the discrepancy between divine communication and human skepticism.
Percy Bysshe Shelley's quote reflects on the nature of belief and the challenges that arise when people fail to be convinced by what is perceived as divine truth. It suggests a disconnection between the divine voice and human understanding, highlighting the complexities of faith, doubt, and the role of evidence in our beliefs.
Themes
BeliefDivineSkepticismTruthFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate about religion, one could use this quote to challenge listeners to reflect on their beliefs.
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