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My faith is a great weight hung on a small wire, as doth…

“My faith is a great weight hung on a small wire, as doth the spider hang her baby on a thin web.” quote by Anne Sexton
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“My faith is a great weight hung on a small wire, as doth the spider hang her baby on a thin web.”

Anne Sexton

About This Quote

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

Faith can feel fragile and precarious, like a tiny thread bearing a heavy burden.

In simple terms: Faith is fragile yet heavy.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and gently support fragile beliefs.

Themes

faith fragility burden trust vulnerability

Mood

contemplative somber hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • grief
  • mental health
  • spiritual practice
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance the weight of belief with its fragility?
  • What supports can strengthen the thin wire of faith?
A Different Perspective

Faith may be overwhelmed by stress or doubt, making the thread snap.

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