When Death, or adverse Fortune's ruthless gale, Tears our…
““When Death, or adverse Fortune's ruthless gale, Tears our best hopes away, the wounded Heart Exhausted, leans on all that can impart The charm of Sympathy; her mutual wail How soothing! never can her warm tears fail To balm our bleeding grief's severest smart; Nor wholly vain feign'd Pity's solemn art, Tho' we should penetrate her sable veil. Concern, e'en known to be assum'd, our pains Respecting, kinder welcome far acquires Than cold Neglect, or Mirth that Grief profanes. Thus each faint Glow-worm of the Night conspires, Gleaming along the moss'd and darken'd lanes, To cheer the Gloom with her unreal fires.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sympathy eases deep grief; shared sorrow and empathy provide comfort when loss feels overwhelming.
In simple terms: Shared empathy eases grief.
Key Takeaway
Seek compassionate support.
Themes
grief
empathy
comfort
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- bereavement
- illness
- personal loss
- crisis
- support groups
Key Concepts
human connection
emotional healing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you offer genuine empathy?
- When does professional aid become necessary?
A Different Perspective
Sympathy may not replace professional help for severe trauma.