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A still small voice spake unto me, 'Thou art so full of…

“A still small voice spake unto me, 'Thou art so full of misery, Were it not better not to be?” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“A still small voice spake unto me, 'Thou art so full of misery, Were it not better not to be?”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A voice questions whether enduring misery is preferable to non-existence.

In simple terms: Questioning if suffering is better than death.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on the value of life despite pain.

Themes

existence misery philosophy

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grieving a loss
  • contemplating suicide
  • supporting a depressed friend
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

existentialism suffering meaning of life

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes life worth living for you?
  • How can suffering be transformed?
A Different Perspective

Hope and meaning can counteract despair.

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