Bounty Quote by William Blake
“The pride of the peacock is the glory of God. The lust of the goat is the bounty of God. The wrath of the lion is the wisdom of God. The nakedness of woman is the work of God.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Thel, 1789
Divine attributes are reflected in nature’s creatures, assigning spiritual meaning to earthly forms.
In simple terms: God’s traits appear in animals and humans.
Key Takeaway
See spirituality in nature.
Themes
spirituality
nature
symbolism
Mood
mystical
contemplative
Type
poetic
theological
When to use this quote
- environmental ethics
- artistic inspiration
- education
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret animal symbols?
- What does “nakedness” signify spiritually?
A Different Perspective
Literal readings can miss poetic nuance.
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