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“Glory be to God for dappled things for skies of couple-color as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim” quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
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“Glory be to God for dappled things for skies of couple-color as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim”

Gerard Manley Hopkins

About This Quote

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

The poet celebrates the varied, intricate beauty of nature, comparing its colors and patterns to a dappled cow and a trout, seeing divine artistry in everyday details.

In simple terms: Nature's details show God's art.

Key Takeaway

Notice the small wonders around you.

Themes

nature beauty divine observation artistry

Mood

reverent inspired

Type

spiritual descriptive

When to use this quote

  • Walking in a park
  • birdwatching
  • photography
  • writing poetry

Key Concepts

Pantheism aesthetic appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small detail has moved you today?
  • How do you see the divine in everyday life?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on minutiae may miss larger truths.

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