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Tis immortality, 'tis that alone, Amid life's pains…

“Tis immortality, 'tis that alone, Amid life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The soul can comfort, elevate, and fill. That only, and that amply this performs.” quote by Edward Young
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“Tis immortality, 'tis that alone, Amid life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The soul can comfort, elevate, and fill. That only, and that amply this performs.”

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.

Immortality offers comfort and elevation amid life's emptiness and pain.

In simple terms: Immortality eases life's emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaning beyond temporal struggles.

Themes

mortality comfort spirituality

Mood

melancholy hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • spiritual retreats
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

Existentialism poetic reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives you comfort in suffering?
  • How can art alleviate feelings of emptiness?
A Different Perspective

Immortality is a concept, not a guarantee of relief.

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