They who grasp the world, The Kingdom, and the power, and…
“They who grasp the world, The Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Must pay with deepest misery of spirit, Atoning unto God for a brief brightness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Understanding worldly power and glory requires paying a spiritual price, aligning with divine at.
In simple terms: Worldly glory demands spiritual sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Accept humility before divine authority.
Themes
spirituality
power
humility
religion
philosophy
Mood
solemn
reflective
inspirational
Type
Brief:0
Brightness:0
Deepest:0
Glory:1
God:1
Grasp:0
Kingdom:0
Misery:1
Must:0
Pay:0
Power:1
Religion:1
Spirit:0
Unto:0
Who:0
World:0
Deepest Misery:0
Misery Spirit:0
Atoning Unto:0
Spirit Atoning:0
When to use this quote
- poetry
- theology
- philosophical treatise
Key Concepts
sacrifice
divine justice
ethics
existential meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the true cost of ambition?
- How does humility balance power?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as fatalistic.