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Cease then, nor ORDER Imperfection name: Our proper bliss…

“Cease then, nor ORDER Imperfection name: Our proper bliss depends on what we blame. Know thy own point: This kind, this due degree Of blindness, weakness, Heav'n bestows on thee. Submit -- In this, or any other sphere, Secure to be as blest as thou canst bear: Safe in the hand of one disposing…” quote by Alexander Pope
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““Cease then, nor ORDER Imperfection name: Our proper bliss depends on what we blame. Know thy own point: This kind, this due degree Of blindness, weakness, Heav'n bestows on thee. Submit -- In this, or any other sphere, Secure to be as blest as thou canst bear: Safe in the hand of one disposing Pow'r, Or in the natal, or the mortal hour. 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.””

Alexander Pope

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human understanding is limited; we must accept uncertainty and recognize that all things have both good and bad aspects.

In simple terms: Accept limits of knowledge and embrace paradox.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and balance.

Themes

philosophy humility duality

Mood

contemplative reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • ethical dilemmas
  • personal growth
  • spiritual reflection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

epistemology theology metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “Whatever IS, is RIGHT” mean to you?
  • How do you balance certainty and doubt?
A Different Perspective

Over‑emphasis on relativism can lead to indecision.

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