"What the Thunder Said" Annotations
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In essence, each of the words applies to a certain group in the world. The order above is the one cited in the "Fable," but Eliot lists it as Datta, Dayadhvam, Damyata--from men, to demons, to gods--perhaps as a mode for human progress. Give of yourselves, be compassionate, and gain control. | In essence, each of the words applies to a certain group in the world. The order above is the one cited in the "Fable," but Eliot lists it as Datta, Dayadhvam, Damyata--from men, to demons, to gods--perhaps as a mode for human progress. Give of yourselves, be compassionate, and gain control. | ||
| − | ===Lines 401-410, | + | ===Lines 401-410, "The White Devil"=== |
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In our empty rooms 410 | In our empty rooms 410 | ||
| − | [[The White Devil]] | + | According to Eliot's notes, line 407 refers to John Webster's play [["The White Devil"]]. |
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