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August Quote by Edward Young

“How poor, how rich, how abject, how august, How complicate, how wonderful, is man!... Midway from nothing to the Deity!” quote by Edward Young
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“How poor, how rich, how abject, how august, How complicate, how wonderful, is man!... Midway from nothing to the Deity!”

Edward Young

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Night Thoughts" by Edward Young, 1742

Human existence oscillates between extremes, reflecting both divine and base aspects.

In simple terms: Man swings between high and low states.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humanity’s duality.

Themes

philosophy human nature duality spirituality

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • artistic creation
  • spiritual contemplation
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

existential contrast moral reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What dualities define your life?
  • How do you reconcile contradictions?
A Different Perspective

Balancing extremes is challenging.

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