Bleak Quote by Robinson Jeffers
“O that our souls could scale a height like this, A mighty mountain swept o'er by the bleak Keen winds of heaven; and, standing on that peak Above the blinding clouds of prejudice, Would we could see all truly as it is; The calm eternal truth would keep us meek.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Mountain” by Robinson Jeffers, 1935
The poet wishes to rise above prejudice to see truth plainly, hoping humility follows.
In simple terms: Seek truth beyond bias and stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Climb above bias, see truth, stay meek.
Themes
humility
truth
perspective
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- social justice
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rise above your own biases?
- What practices keep you humble?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be distorted by personal limits.
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