Ponder deep wisdom, dark or clear,Each secret fishy hope or fear.Fish say, they have their Stream and Pond;But is there anything Beyond?This life cannot be All, they swear,For how unpleasant, if it were!One may not doubt that, somehow, GoodShall come of Water and of Mud;And, sure, the reverent eye must seeA Purpose in Liquidity.

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of contemplating deeper wisdom and contemplating the mysteries of life. The fish, with their limited understanding, believe that their stream and pond encompass everything they need. However, the poet questions if there is something beyond their confined existence. Although life may seem unpleasant at times, one cannot deny that there is good that arises from the elements of water and earth. The quote suggests that there must be a purpose to the fluidity and unpredictability of life, compelling us to view existence with reverence and seek answers beyond what appears on the surface.

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