Every night, and every morn, Some to misery are born. Every morn, and every night, Some are born to sweet delight. Some are born to sweet delight. Some are born to endless night.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Blake reflects on the duality of existence: some are born into misery, others into delight, and some into endless night.
- In plain terms
- Life splits between misery, delight, and endless night.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the varied conditions of human birth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What determines one's birth condition?
- Can we change these destinies?
Another view
It presents a binary view without nuance.
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