Struggling toward impassioned choirs, Crying among the clouds, enraged By gold antagonists in air - I know my lazy, leaden twang Is like the reason in a storm; And yet it brings the storm to bear. I twang it out and leave it there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reason is weak like a twang in a storm, yet it can still bring the storm to bear.
- In plain terms
- Reason is weak but still affects events.
- What can you take from it?
- Weak reason still impacts outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is reason strong enough?
- How do you face storms?
Another view
Reason may not always influence chaotic events.
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