O but," quoth she, "great griefe will not be tould, And…
““O but," quoth she, "great griefe will not be tould, And can more easily be thought, then said." "Right so"; quoth he, "but he, that never would, Could never: will to might gives greatest aid." "But grief," quoth she, "does great grow displaid, If then it find not helpe, and breedes despaire." "Despaire breedes not," quoth he, "where faith is staid." "No faith so fast," quoth she, "but flesh does paire." "Flesh may empaire," quoth he, "but reason can repaire.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Grief is hard to express, yet it can be understood more easily when spoken; faith and reason help repair despair and brokenness.
In simple terms: Grief is hard to voice, but can be understood; faith and reason heal.
Key Takeaway
Speak your grief, seek faith and reason.
Themes
grief
faith
reason
healing
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical.
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- mental health counseling
- support groups
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
emotional expression
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance faith and reason when coping with loss?
- What role does honest expression play in healing?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not fix deep wounds without practical action.