--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For 'tis a truth well known to most, That…" description: "\"For 'tis a truth well known to most, That whatsoever thing is lost, We seek it, ere it comes to light, In every cranny but the right.\" — William Cowper" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcf/william-cowper-779_light_for-tis-a-truth-well-known-to-most-that_802871.png" --- # For 'tis a truth well known to most, That whatsoever thing… ![“For 'tis a truth well known to most, That whatsoever thing is lost, We seek it, ere it comes to light, In every cranny but the right.” quote by William Cowper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcf/william-cowper-779_light_for-tis-a-truth-well-known-to-most-that_802871.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcf/william-cowper-779_light_for-tis-a-truth-well-known-to-most-that_802871.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcf/william-cowper-779_light_for-tis-a-truth-well-known-to-most-that_802871.png) > “For 'tis a truth well known to most, That whatsoever thing is lost, We seek it, ere it comes to light, In every cranny but the right.” [William Cowper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-cowper/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Loss is often hidden, prompting endless searching until it becomes apparent. **In simple terms:** Loss hides, leading to searching. Key Takeaway Accept loss and seek clarity. Themes loss search acceptance Mood melancholy contemplative Type poetic philosophical When to use this quote - grief counseling - investigative work - creative writing Key Concepts existential perception truth Questions to Reflect On - What are you searching for? - How does awareness change pursuit? A Different Perspective Searching may distract from healing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Light](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/light/) [Loss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/loss/) [Truth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/truth/) ## Related quotes > [And, after all, what is a lie? 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