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Lion Quote by William Blake

“Let man wear the fell of the lion, woman the fleece of the sheep.” quote by William Blake
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“Let man wear the fell of the lion, woman the fleece of the sheep.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790

Humans should adopt the courage of the lion and the gentleness of the sheep, balancing strength and compassion.

In simple terms: Combine bravery with kindness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace both power and tenderness.

Themes

courage compassion balance

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • team dynamics

Key Concepts

symbolism dual nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you embody both strength and softness?
  • When does compassion become weakness?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on one trait can lead to imbalance.

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