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“Sleep; and if life was bitter to thee, pardon, If sweet, give thanks; thou hast no more to live; And to give thanks is good, and to forgive.” quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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“Sleep; and if life was bitter to thee, pardon, If sweet, give thanks; thou hast no more to live; And to give thanks is good, and to forgive.”

Algernon Charles Swinburne

About This Quote

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

Recognizes life's dual nature, urging gratitude for good and forgiveness for hardship.

In simple terms: Appreciate joy, forgive pain.

Key Takeaway

Embrace gratitude and forgiveness.

Themes

gratitude forgiveness acceptance

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • coping with loss
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Stoicism dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you practice gratitude during hardship?
  • What does forgiveness mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the need for active change in suffering.

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