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“When on the eve of glory, whilst brooding over the prospects of a bright and happy future, whilst meditating upon the risky right of justice, there we remain, wanderers on the cloudy surface of mental woe, disappointment and danger, inhabitants of the grim sphere of anticipated imagery, partakers…” quote by Amanda McKittrick Ros
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““When on the eve of glory, whilst brooding over the prospects of a bright and happy future, whilst meditating upon the risky right of justice, there we remain, wanderers on the cloudy surface of mental woe, disappointment and danger, inhabitants of the grim sphere of anticipated imagery, partakers of the poisonous dregs of concocted injustice. Yet such is life.””

Amanda McKittrick Ros

About This Quote

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

Life is a tumult of of hope, fear, and imagined injustice, yet we persist despite mental turmoil.

In simple terms: Life mixes hope and fear, yet we keep going.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty and keep moving forward.

Themes

hope fear justice existential doubt

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • navigating career setbacks
  • dealing with personal loss
  • confronting societal unfairness

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology literary expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal “clouds” cloud your judgment?
  • How can you find clarity amid imagined injustice?
A Different Perspective

The language is obscure, making practical application hard.

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