A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
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On me the tempest falls. It does not make me tremble. O holy Mother Earth, O air and sun, behold me. I am wronged.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker expresses resilience in the face of adversity and seeks recognition of their struggles.
In this quote, the speaker portrays the experience of enduring a storm, both literally and metaphorically, while asserting their strength and resolve. Despite being wronged and subjected to challenges, they stand firm, seeking acknowledgment from the natural world, which symbolizes larger forces at play.
Themes
ResilienceStrengthAdversityRecognitionNature
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about overcoming challenges, one could use this quote to illustrate personal strength.
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