Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
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He who replies to words of doubt doth put the light of knowledge out.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Responding to doubt can extinguish understanding and clarity.
William Blake emphasizes that responding to skepticism or doubt can lead to a loss of knowledge and truth. By engaging with negativity instead of seeking enlightenment, one may diminish the clarity that knowledge brings, ultimately undermining oneβs understanding and growth.
Themes
KnowledgeDoubtUnderstandingIgnoranceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of knowledge in personal development.
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