And his brow was lofty with thought, and his eye wild with…
““And his brow was lofty with thought, and his eye wild with care; and, in the few furrows upon his cheek I read the fables of sorrow, and weariness, and disgust with mankind, and a longing after solitude.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker sees a weary, solitary mind marked by sorrow, disgust, and a desire for isolation.
In simple terms: A lonely mind burdened by sorrow seeks solitude.
Key Takeaway
Embrace connection over isolation.
Themes
solitude
disgust
longing
sorrow
reflection
Mood
melancholy
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your longing for solitude?
- How can you transform sorrow into connection?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can deepen despair rather than heal it.