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The pride of the peacock is the glory of God. The lust of…

“The pride of the peacock is the glory of God. The lust of the goat is the bounty of God. The wrath of the lion is the wisdom of God. The nakedness of woman is the work of God.” quote by William Blake
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“The pride of the peacock is the glory of God. The lust of the goat is the bounty of God. The wrath of the lion is the wisdom of God. The nakedness of woman is the work of God.”

William Blake

About This Quote

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

Divine attributes are reflected in nature’s creatures, assigning spiritual meaning to earthly forms.

In simple terms: God’s traits appear in animals and humans.

Key Takeaway

See spirituality in nature.

Themes

spirituality nature symbolism

Mood

mystical contemplative

Type

poetic theological

When to use this quote

  • environmental ethics
  • artistic inspiration
  • education
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

theology metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret animal symbols?
  • What does “nakedness” signify spiritually?
A Different Perspective

Literal readings can miss poetic nuance.

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