Unbounded courage and compassion join'd, Tempering each other in the victor's mind, Alternately proclaim him good and great, And make the hero and the man complete.
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The spacious firmament on high,_x000D_ _x000D_ And all the blue ethereal sky,_x000D_ _x000D_ And spangled heavens, a shining frame,_x000D_ _x000D_ Their great Original proclaim.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the beauty of the sky and heavens as a reflection of a higher power or creator.
In this quote, Joseph Addison expresses admiration for the vastness and beauty of the sky and heavens, suggesting that their grandeur serves as a testament to the existence of a divine creator. The 'spacious firmament' symbolizes the expansive universe, while the 'spangled heavens' indicate the stars that adorn the night sky, reinforcing the idea that such beauty in nature points to a greater original source.
Themes
NatureSkyBeautyDivinityHeavens
In practice
Example use cases
During a nature walk, one might reflect on the quote while gazing at the clear blue sky.
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It is impossible for us, who live in the latter ages of the world, to make observations in criticism, morality, or in any art or science, which have not been touched upon by others. We have little else left us but to represent the common sense of mankind in more strong, more beautiful, or more uncommon lights.
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An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person.
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