Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins

All things counter, original, spare, strange; Whatever is fickle, freckled (who knows how?) With swift, slow; sweet, sour; adazzle, dim; He fathers-forth whose beauty is past change: Praise him.

All things counter, original, spare, strange; Whatever is fi

Summary

This quote expresses the beauty and diversity found in everything in the world. It describes how things can be contrary, unique, simple, and peculiar. It suggests that everything can be unpredictable, marked with variations like fast or slow, sweet or sour, bright or dull. Despite these contrasts, it asserts that all creations come from a divine source that is eternally unchanging and praise-worthy. The quote celebrates the unchanging beauty that arises from constant change and diverse manifestations.

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Beauty Change

By Gerard Manley Hopkins

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