God, if this were enough, That I see things bare to the buff.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a wish to see life clearly and without illusion.
- In plain terms
- I wish I could see things exactly as they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarity about reality is a rare and valuable gift.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer truth or comfort?
- What illusions do you hold?
Another view
Clear seeing can be painful or hard to bear.
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