Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive in the universe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth is often difficult to grasp and understand, yet it remains a fundamental aspect of existence.
In this quote, Carl Sandburg personifies Truth as a character, emphasizing its elusive nature. By declaring itself as the 'most elusive captive in the universe,' Truth highlights how it can sometimes be obscured, misunderstood, or overlooked despite its fundamental importance in our lives and society.
Themes
TruthElusiveWisdomUniverseExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of integrity, one might say, 'Truth is often elusive, yet it holds the key to genuine connection.'
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