Men crawl in slime and wallow in the mud; The Realist…
““Men crawl in slime and wallow in the mud; The Realist groans: "All life is mud ans slime!" Men lie and steal and shed each other's blood; And Realism sees but blood and crime. Yet Right is just as real as Wrong, The mountain peak is real as the ooze, A curse is no more real than a song; Among realities we need but choose. The cynic sees the failure of To-day, The Prophet cries the triumph of To-morrow, Knowing the spirit in our clogging clay That masters doubt, disaster, loss and sorrow. Failure is but a passing weariness, There is no final answer but Success.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life contains both beauty and ugliness; recognizing all facets allows choice between cynicism and hope, acknowledging that truth is multifaceted.
In simple terms: Accept both good and bad to choose hope.
Key Takeaway
Embrace complexity, choose optimism.
Themes
philosophy
dualism
hope
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- artistic expression
- social activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical choice
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- Which reality will you affirm today?
- How does acknowledging pain shape your hope?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on negativity can hinder progress.