Would that I could gather your houses into my hand, and…
““Would that I could gather your houses into my hand, and like a sower scatter them in forest and meadow.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker wishes to control and disperse others’ lives like seeds, spreading them widely.
In simple terms: Desire to control and scatter others.
Respect autonomy, avoid domination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- political movements
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the ethics of influencing others?
- How to empower without dominating?
Attempting control often backfires and creates resistance.