John Greenleaf Whittier, My Soul and I, Stanza 38.
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Pluck one thread, and the web ye mar; Break but one Of a thousand keys, and the paining jar Through all will run.
— John Green on Destiny
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Pluck one thread, and the web ye mar; Break but one Of a thousand keys, and the paining jar Through all will run." in the context of "John Greenleaf Whittier, My Soul and I, Stanza 38." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Destiny" (Quotes: Alphabetized by author or source , Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations: Quotes reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 190-92.)
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About John Green
John Green (born 24 August 1977) is an American author of young adult fiction, who has appeared on the New York Times best sellers list several times. He also publishes a video blog with his brother Hank Green as "vlogbrothers". A massive community has popped up around the videos that the brothers call 'Nerdfighteria.' John lives with his wife and two kids in Indianapolis.
About John Green
John Green (born 24 August 1977) is an American author of young adult fiction, who has appeared on the New York Times best sellers list several times. He also publishes a video blog with his brother Hank Green as "vlogbrothers". A massive community has popped up around the videos that the brothers call 'Nerdfighteria.' John lives with his wife and two kids in Indianapolis.
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