Men would bless you or curse you; The curse, a protest against failure, The blessing, a hymn of the hunter Who comes back from the hills With provision for his mate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People bless or curse others based on their success or failure. A blessing is just a hunter bringing food back, while a curse is a protest against failure.
- In plain terms
- Blessings and curses depend on whether someone succeeds or fails.
- What can you take from it?
- Judgments often depend on outcomes rather than character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you judge people by results?
- Is a blessing always deserved?
Another view
It oversimplifies the complex reasons people give blessings or curses.
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