There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
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Upon the glazen shelves kept watch Matthew and Waldo, guardians of the faith The army of unalterable law.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a philosophical view on the unchanging nature of laws and beliefs.
T. S. Eliot's quote presents a metaphorical vision where 'Matthew and Waldo' symbolize steadfast guardians overseeing the principles and laws that govern existence. This powerful imagery implies that there are unchanging truths, akin to laws in nature, that watch over the complexities of human faith and understanding.
Themes
FaithLawGuardiansTruthPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the nature of belief systems and their foundations.
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