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Babe Quote by William Blake

“For where'er the sun does shine, And where'er the rain does fall, Babe can never hunger there, Nor poverty the mind appall.” quote by William Blake
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“For where'er the sun does shine, And where'er the rain does fall, Babe can never hunger there, Nor poverty the mind appall.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Songs of Innocence and Experience", 1794

Where sunshine and rain meet, hunger and poverty cannot exist; contentment is found in balanced conditions.

In simple terms: Balanced weather prevents hunger and poverty.

Key Takeaway

Seek equilibrium in life.

Themes

nature balance well‑being

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • mental health
  • resource distribution

Key Concepts

environment sufficiency contentment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does environment affect your needs?
  • Can inner balance offset external hardship?
A Different Perspective

Assumes literal weather influences poverty.

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