Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is terrifying to watch the human soul take flight in any form or mood.
- In plain terms
- Seeing the soul soar in any shape is frightening.
- What can you take from it?
- The unpredictability of human emotion can be unsettling.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does emotional freedom feel scary?
- How can we embrace shifting moods?
Another view
The quote is vague about what “taking wing” entails.
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