Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
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The lamb misused breeds public strife And yet forgives the butcher's knife.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the idea of forgiveness and the consequences of conflict.
In this quote, William Blake uses the metaphor of a lamb, representing innocence, that suffers due to the misuse of its gentle nature by others, leading to social discord. Despite such mistreatment, the lamb embodies forgiveness towards those who cause it harm, illustrating a profound commentary on the cycle of violence and the possibility of reconciliation even in the face of injustice.
Themes
ForgivenessInnocenceViolenceConflictReconciliation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion about the importance of forgiveness in resolving conflicts.
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