Accustomed Quote by Robert Graves
“Where nature with accustomed round Sweeps and garnishes the ground With kindly beauty, warm or cold Alternate seasons never old: Heathen, how furiously you rage, Cursing this blood and brimstone age, How furiously against your will You kill and kill again, and kill: All thought of peace behind you cast, Till like small boys with fear aghast, Each cries for God to understand, 'I could not help it, it was my hand.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The White Goddess, Robert Graves, 1948
Human conflict with nature is portrayed as violent and relentless, reflecting humanity’s struggle against uncontrollable forces.
In simple terms: Nature fights back violently.
Key Takeaway
Accept nature’s power, seek harmony.
Themes
conflict
nature
humanity
violence
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- environmental crisis
- personal struggle
- climate change
Key Concepts
mythology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we find peace amid natural turmoil?
- Can we coexist with an indifferent world?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s chaos can overwhelm human intentions.
