What a dark world-who knows?- Ours to inhabit is! One touch and what a strange Glory might burst on us, What a hid universe!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges current gloom but hopes a single insight could reveal hidden glory.
- In plain terms
- The author hopes a new view could reveal hidden glory in a dark world.
- What can you take from it?
- A small change in view can transform your world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What glory hides in your world?
- How do you find hope?
Another view
It relies on faith in an unseen change without evidence.
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