The heart bow'd down by weight of woe, To weakest hope…
“The heart bow'd down by weight of woe, To weakest hope will cling, To thought and impulse while they flow, That can no comfort bring, That can, that can no comfort bring, With those exciting scenes will blend, O'er pleasure's pathway thrown; But mem'ry is the only friend That grief can call its own.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Grief overwhelms, leaving only memory as a companion, while hope and thought fail to soothe.
In simple terms: Sadness leaves memory as the sole comfort.
Key Takeaway
Find solace in remembering.
Themes
grief
memory
hope
despair
solitude
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- mourning rituals
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
emotional endurance
psychological coping
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories bring you comfort?
- How do you balance hope and sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Memory may also trigger further pain.