Ah lucklesse babe, borne vnder cruell starre, And in dead…
““Ah lucklesse babe, borne vnder cruell starre, And in dead parents balefull ashes bred, Full litle weenest thou, what sorrowes are Left thee for portion of thy liuelihed, Poore Orphane in the wide world scattered, As budding braunch rent from the natiue tree, And throwen forth, till it be withered: Such is the state of men: thus enter wee Into this life with woe, and end with miseree.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lament about destiny’s harshness and the suffering of orphaned youth, comparing life to a with, with
In simple terms: A life can be cruel and full of sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hardship but seek resilience.
Themes
suffering
destiny
orphanhood
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- literary analysis
- mental health support
Key Concepts
existential
tragic
poetic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning amid suffering?
- What can you control in a painful circumstance?
A Different Perspective
Life’s hardships are not solely due to fate; personal agency matters.