All nature is but art, unknown to thee; All chance…
“All nature is but art, unknown to thee; All chance, direction, which thou canst not see; All discord, harmony not understood; All partial evil, universal good; And spite of pride, in erring reason's spite, One truth is clear, Whatever is, is right”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem suggests that the universe contains paradoxes and contradictions, yet ultimately everything that exists is as it should be.
In simple terms: Nature is full of contradictions, but all is right.
Accept the mystery and trust the order of things.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual contemplation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile conflicting truths?
- Can we trust that all is right?
Not all contradictions can be reconciled; some may remain unresolved.