The world is a glorious bounty. There is more food than…
““The world is a glorious bounty. There is more food than can be eaten if we would limit our numbers to those who can be cherished, there are more beautiful girls than can be dreamed of, more children than we can love, more laughter than can be endured, more wisdom than can be absorbed. Canvas and pigments lie in wait, stone, wood, and metal are ready for sculpture, random noise is latent for symphonies, sites are gravid for cities, institutions lie in the wings ready to solve our most intractable problems, parables of moving power remain unformulated and yet, the world is finally unknowable.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage celebrates the abundant, untapped potential of the world, urging us to recognize and harness its riches.
In simple terms: The world is full of limitless resources and possibilities.
Seek and nurture the world’s abundant gifts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- resource management
- artistic creation
- urban planning
- scientific research
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources are you overlooking?
- How can you contribute to unlocking the world’s potential?