When the full-grown poet came, Out spake pleased Nature…
““When the full-grown poet came, Out spake pleased Nature (the round impassive globe, with all its shows of day and night,) saying, He is mine; But out spake too the Soul of man, proud, jealous and unreconciled, Nay, he is mine alone; — Then the full-grown poet stood between the two, and took each by the hand; And to-day and ever so stands, as blender, uniter, tightly holding hands, Which he will never release until he reconciles the two, And wholly and joyously blends them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet mediates between nature and human ego, uniting them.
In simple terms: Poet bridges nature and self.
Key Takeaway
Seek harmony between inner and outer worlds.
Themes
nature
ego
unity
Mood
inspirational
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- meditation
- conflict resolution
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance personal ambition with natural order?
- What does unity mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
May idealize reconciliation, ignoring inherent tensions.