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“When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head!” quote by William Blake
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“When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head!”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: Songs of Innocence and of Experience, 1794

Seeing an eagle symbolizes recognizing greatness within yourself; lift your head with confidence.

In simple terms: Recognize inner greatness and feel confident.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your own genius.

Themes

confidence self‑esteem inspiration

Mood

proud optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal achievement
  • leadership
  • creative projects
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

symbolism self‑realization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor your talents without arrogance?
  • When does confidence become hubris?
A Different Perspective

May overlook humility or teamwork.

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