The pencil moved prophetic: together now men read In the fair book of nature, and find the hope they need. The wreath woven by the river is by the seaside worn, And one of fate's best arrows to its due mark is borne.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human insight reads nature's book, finding hope; destiny's arrows are guided by natural order.
- In plain terms
- Reading nature gives hope and direction.
- What can you take from it?
- Look to natural patterns for guidance and optimism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How reliable is nature as a guide for human decisions?
- What limits does natural determinism have?
Another view
Interpretations of nature can be subjective.
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