Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
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O Winter! bar thine adamantine doors: The north is thine; there hast thou build thy dark, Deep-founded habitation. Shake not thy roofs, Nor bend thy pillars with thine iron car.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote personifies winter as a powerful force that commands respect and awe.
William Blake's quote personifies winter as a formidable entity that has established its domain with strength and permanence. It evokes imagery of winter's harshness, emphasizing the need to reverently acknowledge its power and the cold, dark shelter it creates. This depiction serves to illustrate the beauty and ferocity of nature in its seasonal shifts, inviting reflection on the profound impact of winter on the world around us.
Themes
WinterNaturePowerDarknessHabitation
In practice
Example use cases
In a poetry reading, this quote may be used to illustrate the grandeur of nature's seasons.
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