Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
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What is grand is necessarily obscure to weak men. That which can be made explicit to the idiot is not worth my care.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great ideas can be lost on those who lack the understanding to appreciate them.
William Blake suggests that profound and noble concepts are often beyond the comprehension of the less intellectually inclined. He implies that ideas that can be easily understood are trivial and not deserving of serious consideration or concern. This quote reflects the belief that true greatness is often misunderstood or overlooked by those who do not possess the requisite insight or depth of understanding.
Themes
WisdomUnderstandingGreatnessIntellectComplexity
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about creativity at a conference, one could use this quote to emphasize the depth of artistic expression.
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