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“Say not the struggle nought availeth, The labour and the wounds are vain, The enemy faints not, nor faileth, And as things have been, things remain.” quote by Arthur Hugh Clough
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“Say not the struggle nought availeth, The labour and the wounds are vain, The enemy faints not, nor faileth, And as things have been, things remain.”

Arthur Hugh Clough

About This Quote

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

Enduring hardships often feel futile, yet the larger forces remain unchanged, urging perseverance despite apparent futility.

In simple terms: Hardships seem pointless, but the world stays the same.

Key Takeaway

Accept struggle as part of life’s constancy.

Themes

perseverance resilience philosophy

Mood

determined reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • career setbacks
  • health challenges
  • social injustice

Key Concepts

Stoicism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What struggles feel futile to you?
  • How can you find meaning in ongoing hardship?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook moments of genuine progress within struggle.

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