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Who hail thee, Man! the pilgrim of the day, spouse of the…

“Who hail thee, Man! the pilgrim of the day, spouse of the worm, and brother of the clay.” quote by Thomas Campbell
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“Who hail thee, Man! the pilgrim of the day, spouse of the worm, and brother of the clay.”

Thomas Campbell

About This Quote

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

The poem calls humanity to recognize its earthly origins, humility, and shared destiny as part of the cosmos.

In simple terms: We are humble, earthly beings.

Key Takeaway

Remember our shared humanity.

Themes

humility existence unity

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • environmental activism
  • spiritual practice
  • community building

Key Concepts

cosmic perspective anthropology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility guide your choices?
  • What does “spider of the day” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual agency.

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