--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For take thy ballaunce if thou be so…" description: "\"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..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/edmund-spenser-2090_blow_for-take-thy-ballaunce-if-thou-be-so-wis_303368.jpg" --- # For take thy ballaunce if thou be so wise, And weigh the… ![“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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/edmund-spenser-2090_blow_for-take-thy-ballaunce-if-thou-be-so-wis_303368.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/edmund-spenser-2090_blow_for-take-thy-ballaunce-if-thou-be-so-wis_303368.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/edmund-spenser-2090_blow_for-take-thy-ballaunce-if-thou-be-so-wis_303368.jpg) > “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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmund-spenser/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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