Lays the rough paths of peevish Nature even, And opens in each heart a little heaven.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A positive force smooths difficult paths and brings inner peace.
- In plain terms
- Nature's rough paths are evened, opening heaven in the heart.
- What can you take from it?
- Finding peace can smooth life's hard journey.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What smooths your rough paths?
- Where do you find peace?
Another view
The claim assumes a benevolent force exists in nature.
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