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Eternity Quote by William Blake

“The roaring of lions, the howling of wolves, the raging of the stormy sea, and the destructive sword, are portions of eternity, too great for the eye of man.” quote by William Blake
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“The roaring of lions, the howling of wolves, the raging of the stormy sea, and the destructive sword, are portions of eternity, too great for the eye of man.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell”, 1790

Nature’s fierce forces symbolize eternal, overwhelming aspects beyond human comprehension.

In simple terms: Powerful natural forces represent eternity beyond human sight.

Key Takeaway

Respect nature’s awe‑inspiring power.

Themes

nature eternity human limitation

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • environmental reflection
  • philosophical contemplation
  • artistic inspiration
  • spiritual awe

Key Concepts

romanticism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do natural forces shape human perception?
  • What can we learn from nature’s extremes?
A Different Perspective

May be too abstract for practical use.

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