If, as they say, some dust thrown in my eyes Will keep my talk from getting overwise, I'm not the one for putting off the proof. Let it be overwhelming, off a roof And round a corner, blizzard snow for dust, And blind me to a standstill if it must.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poet says dust (obstacles) may blind him, but he won’t avoid proving his point, even if overwhelmed.
- In plain terms
- I won’t hide my proof, even if dust blinds me.
- What can you take from it?
- Persist in truth despite distractions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you faced ‘dust’ that blocked your argument?
- How do you stay clear under pressure?
Another view
The imagery is obscure, making the message hard to grasp.
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