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“The world's a book, writ by the eternal art - Of the great author printed in man's heart, 'Tis falsely printed, though divinely penned, And all the errata will appear at the end” quote by Francis Quarles
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“The world's a book, writ by the eternal art - Of the great author printed in man's heart, 'Tis falsely printed, though divinely penned, And all the errata will appear at the end”

Francis Quarles

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; true divine truth is imperfectly recorded, with errors revealed only at life's end.

In simple terms: Human knowledge is flawed.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and divine guidance.

Themes

humility knowledge spirituality

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • life
  • death
  • spiritual quest

Key Concepts

error divine truth human limitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ' does you accept your limitations?
  • How can you align with divine truth?
A Different Perspective

Human error can be corrected in life.

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