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What does rough-hew mean?

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  1. To cut or shape something roughly without finishing or tidying the surface. [from 16th c.]
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There is a hand that shapes our ends, rough-hew them as we will.
Such knowledge is the unique attribute of the divinity of whom we mere mortals can know nothing, rough-hew him or her how we will.
Where does he rough-hew or shape his work, and where is it for sale?
Truly, as the poet says, there's a Divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will.
There is a Providence that shapes our ends, rough-hew them as we will!
Then you don't believe there is a Destiny that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will?

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