Dust as we are, the immortal spirit grows Like harmony in music; there is a dark Inscrutable workmanship that reconciles Discordant elements, makes them cling together In one society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Though physically mortal, the human spirit grows harmoniously through a mysterious force that unites opposing elements into one whole.
- In plain terms
- Our spirits grow like music, and a hidden force blends opposites into unity.
- What can you take from it?
- Opposites can be harmoniously united by a deeper unseen force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What unseen forces shape your life?
- How do opposites coexist in you?
Another view
It assumes a universal order that may not be empirically verifiable.
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