Earth was not built for six billion people all running around and being passionate about things. The world was built for about two million people foraging for roots and grubs. ↗
I entirely agree with you about the obscurity of Mrs Browning's line about the stars. It is far-fetched. She wanted to express something which she found beyond expression. ↗
The ideology of the Smashing Pumpkins was ultimately more valuable than the music of the Smashing Pumpkins. That's what critics can't put their finger on. ↗