If two lives join, there is oft a scar. They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far.
Robert BrowningRead
Tis Man's to explore up and down, inch by inch, with the taper his reason.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of human reason in understanding and exploring the world.
Robert Browning suggests that human beings have a fundamental role in exploring the depths of existence and knowledge, using their reason as a guiding light. The metaphor of a taper implies that our reasoning, though sometimes limited, enables us to navigate the complexities of life, allowing for discovery and understanding, inch by inch.
Themes
ExplorationReasonKnowledgeUnderstandingExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education, one might quote Browning to emphasize the role of reason in discovering truths.
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