I have had my share of sorrows-more than the common lot…
“I have had my share of sorrows-more than the common lot, perhaps, but I have borne them ill. I have broken where I should have bent; and have mused and brooded, when my spirit should have mixed with all God's great creation.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He feels his sorrows exceed the norm, yet he suffers because he cannot adapt or find harmony with creation.
In simple terms: He suffers from sorrow and inability to adapt.
Key Takeaway
Accept sorrow and seek harmony with the world.
Themes
sorrow
adaptation
spiritual
creation
humanity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- literary analysis
- mental health
Key Concepts
existential struggle
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one transform sorrow into growth?
- What does it mean to "mix with creation"?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.