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“Give unto me, made lowly wise, The spirit of self-sacrifice; The confidence of reason give, And in the light of truth thy bondman let me live!” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Give unto me, made lowly wise, The spirit of self-sacrifice; The confidence of reason give, And in the light of truth thy bondman let me live!”

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.

A plea for wisdom, self‑sacrifice, reason, and truth to guide one’s life.

In simple terms: Seek wisdom, sacrifice, reason, truth.

Key Takeaway

Live guided by virtue.

Themes

wisdom self‑sacrifice reason truth

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • personal growth
  • moral decisions
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

ethics poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth guides your actions?
  • How do you practice self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

Balancing reason and sacrifice can be conflicting.

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