I do not want sacrifice, sorrow, dissolution -- such is…
““I do not want sacrifice, sorrow, dissolution -- such is not my taste. I wish to foster, not to blight -- to earn gratitude, not to wring tears of blood -- no, nor of brine: my harvest must be in smiles, in endearments, in sweet -- That will do. I think I rave in a kind of exquisite delirium. I should wish now to protract this moment ad infinitum; but I dare not. So far I have governed myself thoroughly. I have acted as I inwardly swore I would act; but further might try me beyond my strength.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She rejects suffering and seeks joy, gratitude, and emotional fulfillment over pain and sacrifice.
In simple terms: Choose happiness and gratitude over suffering.
Key Takeaway
Seek joy, gratitude, and self‑governance.
Themes
self‑governance
emotional health
gratitude
personal integrity
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- mental health practice
- creative writing
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
literary romance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to live without sorrow?
- How can we balance ambition with emotional limits?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic expectations may clash with reality.