When Nature her great masterpiece designed, And framed her last, best work, the human mind, Her eye intent on all the wondrous plan, She formed of various stuff the various Man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature designed the human mind using various materials to fit the plan.
- In plain terms
- The human mind was made from different parts to match a design.
- What can you take from it?
- Complex minds are made of diverse traits and parts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes your mind unique?
- Is there a design to humanity?
Another view
The text assumes a purposeful design which is debatable.
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