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.
For mightier far_x000D_ _x000D_ Than strength of nerve or sinew, or the sway_x000D_ _x000D_ Of magic potent over sun and star,_x000D_ _x000D_ Is love, though oft to agony distrest,_x000D_ _x000D_ And though his favourite be feeble woman's breast.
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.
There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream,_x000D_ _x000D_ The earth, and every common sight,_x000D_ _x000D_ To me did seem_x000D_ _x000D_ Apparelled in celestial light,_x000D_ _x000D_ The glory and the freshness of a dream.
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.
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When a man says he does not want to speak of something he usually means he can think of nothing else.
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Every account of a higher power that I've seen described, of all religions that I've seen, include many statements with regard to the benevolence of that power. When I look at the universe and all the ways the universe wants to kill us, I find it hard to reconcile that with statements of beneficence.
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