Let me arrest thy thoughts, wonder with me, Why ploughing…
“Let me arrest thy thoughts, wonder with me, Why ploughing, building, ruling and the rest, Or most of those arts, whence our lives are blessed, By cursed Cain's race invented be, And blessed Seth vexed us with astronomy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human endeavors are fleeting; divine order contrasts with chaotic human ambition, urging humility before higher powers.
In simple terms: Human work is fleeting; divine order endures.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility before higher forces.
Themes
humility
divine
human ambition
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily work
- politics
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape your goals?
- What role does divine order play in your life?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss human agency.