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“When the gods know that a god hath fallen, With this kindly feeling They do encourage him-- Be thou a god again and again.” quote by T. S. Eliot
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“When the gods know that a god hath fallen, With this kindly feeling They do encourage him-- Be thou a god again and again.”

T. S. Eliot

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine encouragement follows a fall, urging renewal and repeated attempts to regain stature.

In simple terms: Divine support after failure.

Key Takeaway

Seek encouragement to rise again.

Themes

redemption divine resilience

Mood

reflective uplifting

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal setbacks
  • creative projects
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

mythology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who or what encourages you after failure?
  • How do you sustain self‑motivation?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on divine may limit self‑agency.

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