That tuft of jungle feathers, That animal eye, Is just what you say. That savage of fire, That seed, Have it your way. The world is ugly, And the people are sad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges a harsh, ugly world and sad people without denying them.
- In plain terms
- The world is ugly and people are sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge harsh truths plainly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle ugliness?
- Is sadness inevitable?
Another view
It ignores resilience and hope in human experience.
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