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“Give all thou canst; high Heaven rejects the lore of nicely-caluculated less or more.” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Give all thou canst; high Heaven rejects the lore of nicely-caluculated less or more.”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

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

Excessive calculation is rejected by higher powers; embrace generosity over precise accounting.

In simple terms: Heaven prefers giving over exact measuring.

Key Takeaway

Value generosity over meticulous calculation.

Themes

generosity spirituality humility ethics

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • charitable giving
  • budgeting
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you give without calculating cost?
  • How does precision limit compassion?
A Different Perspective

Over‑analysis can stifle creative generosity.

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