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“One Lesson, Shepherd, let us two divide, Taught both by what she shews, and what conceals, Never to blend our pleasure or our pride With sorrow of the meanest thing that feels.” quote by William Wordsworth
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““One Lesson, Shepherd, let us two divide, Taught both by what she shews, and what conceals, Never to blend our pleasure or our pride With sorrow of the meanest thing that feels.””

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.

The speaker reflects on hidden truths and the danger of mixing pleasure with pride, urging humility.

In simple terms: Warns against pride and hidden motives.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and honesty.

Themes

humility truth pride reflection

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative writing
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy literature ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance pride and humility?
  • What hidden truths guide your actions?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of pride in motivation.

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