Gloire et louange a toi, Satan, dans les hauteurs Du Ciel, ou tu regnas, et dans les profondeurs de l'Enfer, ou, vaincu, tu reves en silence! Fais que mon ame un jour, sous l'Arbre de Science, Pres de toi se repose, a l'heure ou sur ton front Comme un Temple nouveau ses rameaux s'epandront!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Praise is given to Satan in both heaven and hell, wishing the soul to rest under the Tree of Science and become a new temple.
- In plain terms
- Glorify a dark figure while seeking knowledge and peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue knowledge as a path to inner sanctuary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does knowledge feel like a sanctuary to you?
- What 'tree' represents your growth?
Another view
Contradictory imagery may confuse the intended message.
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