The phrase “on either side” evokes a sense of duality—two perspectives, two banks of a river, two choices laid before us. It suggests balance, opposition, or simply coexistence.
In nature, we see it in the symmetry of leaves, the mirrored wings of a butterfly, or the opposing shores of a quiet lake. In human experience, it appears in debates, relationships, and the constant negotiation between reason and emotion.
To stand “on either side” is not always to choose—but sometimes to acknowledge that both sides hold truth, weight, or beauty worth considering.