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“We are not sure of sorrow, And joy was never sure; Today will die tomorrow; Time stoops to no man's lure.” quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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“We are not sure of sorrow, And joy was never sure; Today will die tomorrow; Time stoops to no man's lure.”

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.

Life’s emotions are fleeting and unpredictable; certainty is an illusion.

In simple terms: Emotions are uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty, live fully.

Themes

philosophy emotion impermanence certainty time

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief coping
  • celebrating joy
  • daily planning
  • mindfulness
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Romanticism existentialism poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does uncertainty teach you about value?
  • How do you balance joy and sorrow?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on uncertainty can cause anxiety.

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