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It fortifies my soul to know That, though I perish, Truth…

“It fortifies my soul to know That, though I perish, Truth is so: That, howsoe'er I stray and range, Whate'er I do, Thou dost not change. I steadier step when I recall That, if I slip Thou dost not fall.” quote by Arthur Hugh Clough
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“It fortifies my soul to know That, though I perish, Truth is so: That, howsoe'er I stray and range, Whate'er I do, Thou dost not change. I steadier step when I recall That, if I slip Thou dost not fall.”

Arthur Hugh Clough

About This Quote

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

Even when I die, truth remains unchanged; it steadies me and prevents me from falling when I stray.

In simple terms: Truth is constant and supports you through mistakes.

Key Takeaway

Trust in truth to stay steady.

Themes

faith truth resilience

Mood

reflective reassuring

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • ethical decisions
  • life challenges

Key Concepts

philosophical stability spiritual grounding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does truth guide your actions?
  • What steadies you in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be interpreted differently by individuals.

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