O how feeble is man's power, That if good fortune fall…
““O how feeble is man's power, That if good fortune fall, Cannot add another hour, Nor a lost hour recall! But come bad chance, And we join to'it our strength, And we teach it art and length, Itself o'er us to'advance.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human power is fragile; time cannot be controlled, yet we attempt to master it through art and effort
In simple terms: Human power is fragile, time unstoppable
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, create meaning through art
Themes
fragility
time
art
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- painting
- music composition
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront life’s impermanence?
- What role does art play in coping with time?
A Different Perspective
Art cannot truly alter time’s passage