And homeless near a thousand homes I stood, And near a thousand tables pined and wanted food.
Interpretation
The quote reflects the deep sense of loneliness and longing for belonging experienced by those in need, despite being surrounded by abundance.
In this poignant reflection by William Wordsworth, the speaker conveys the profound isolation of being homeless even in a world filled with homes and food. The juxtaposition highlights the emotional and physical hunger of those who find themselves wanting not just for nourishment, but for connection and acceptance within society, showcasing the disconnect between material abundance and human companionship.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about homelessness to illustrate the emotional struggle of individuals without shelter.
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By all means sometimes be alone; salute thyself; see what thy soul doth wear; dare to look in thy chest; and tumble up and down what thou findest there.
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Books are yours, Within whose silent chambers treasure lies Preserved from age to age; more precious far Than that accumulated store of gold And orient gems, which, for a day of need, The Sultan hides deep in ancestral tombs. These hoards of truth you can unlock at will.
The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers: Little we see in Nature that is ours; We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon! The Sea that bares her bosom to the moon; The winds that will be howling at all hours, And are up-gathered now like sleeping flowers; For this, for everything, we are out of tune.
Shalt show us how divine a thing A woman may be made.
All lives have an equal value.
There is no road towards peace; peace is the road
I have no idea where I'm going but here's the real question: What am I doing here in the first place?
Your God person puts an apple tree in the middle of a garden and says, do what you like, guys, oh, but don't eat the apple. Surprise surprise, they eat it and he leaps out from behind a bush shouting "Gotcha". It wouldn't have made any difference if they hadn't eaten it.' 'Why not?' 'Because if you're dealing with somebody who has the sort of mentality which likes leaving hats on the pavement with bricks under them you know perfectly well they won't give up. They'll get you in the end.
The thing about witchcraft," said Mistress Weatherwax, "is that it's not like school at all. First you get the test, and then afterward you spend years findin' out how you passed it. It's a bit like life in that respect
I was amazed as people must be who are seized and kidnapped, and who realize that in the strange world of their captors they have a value absolutely unconnected with anything they know about themselves.
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