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“Accept a miracle, instead of wit See two dull lines, with Stanhope's pencil writ.” quote by Edward Young
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“Accept a miracle, instead of wit See two dull lines, with Stanhope's pencil writ.”

Edward Young

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Complaint" (1769) or similar verse

Encourages embracing miracles rather than relying solely on cleverness, using vivid imagery of dull lines and a pencil.

In simple terms: Prefer wonder over wit, using simple symbols.

Key Takeaway

Seek awe, not just cleverness.

Themes

faith miracle creativity

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • inspiration

Key Concepts

spiritual insight artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should we trust intuition over analysis?
  • How do we balance wonder with critical thought?
A Different Perspective

Miracles are not guaranteed; reliance on them may lead to passivity.

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