We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
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So lonely 'twas that God himself Scarce seemed there to be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses profound loneliness, suggesting even divine presence feels distant.
In this quote, Samuel Taylor Coleridge conveys a deep sense of isolation and abandonment, highlighting a state in which solitude is so profound that it even makes one question the presence of God. It reflects on the human experience of despair, where the feeling of loneliness can eclipse one's belief in a higher power or companionship, emphasizing how intense solitude can feel in moments of desolation.
Themes
LonelinessGodIsolationDespairExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health, one might use this quote to illustrate the depth of feelings associated with loneliness.
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