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“For take thy ballaunce if thou be so wise, And weigh the winds that under heaven doth blow; Or weigh the light that in the east doth rise; Or weigh the thought that from man's mind doth flow.” quote by Edmund Spenser
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“For take thy ballaunce if thou be so wise, And weigh the winds that under heaven doth blow; Or weigh the light that in the east doth rise; Or weigh the thought that from man's mind doth flow.”

Edmund Spenser

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Faerie Queene, Book I, 1590

Weighing elements of nature and thought reveals deeper truths about existence.

In simple terms: Consider all influences before acting.

Key Takeaway

Reflect before deciding.

Themes

philosophy reflection nature

Mood

thoughtful contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • creative writing
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Metaphysics causality human cognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What influences are you ignoring?
  • How do you balance intuition and analysis?
A Different Perspective

Overanalysis can paralyze action.

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