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“The spider's most attenuated thread Is cord, is cable, to man's tender tie On earthly bliss; it breaks at every breeze.” quote by Edward Young
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“The spider's most attenuated thread Is cord, is cable, to man's tender tie On earthly bliss; it breaks at every breeze.”

Edward Young

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human happiness is fragile, like a thin thread that can snap with any disturbance.

In simple terms: Life’s bliss is delicate and easily broken.

Key Takeaway

Protect what you cherish.

Themes

fragility human experience bliss vulnerability

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • mental health
  • career stability

Key Concepts

metaphor existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What supports your emotional stability?
  • How do you handle sudden disruptions?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on fragility may cause anxiety.

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