Brutes Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“The Lord let the house of a brute to the soul of a man, And the man said, "Am I your debtor?" And the Lord--"Not yet: but make it as clean as you can, And then I will let you a better.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The House of a Brute", 1842
The speaker asks if they owe a debt, and the divine replies that a clean effort will be rewarded later.
In simple terms: Clean effort leads to future reward.
Key Takeaway
Do your work honestly for future blessings.
Themes
faith
morality
effort
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal projects
- community service
- ethical decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
spiritual accountability
ethical labor
divine promise
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "clean" work mean to you?
- How do you balance immediate needs with future promises?
A Different Perspective
Rewards may not be immediate, requiring patience.
