Let no one pray that they know not sorrow, Let no soul ask…
“Let no one pray that they know not sorrow, Let no soul ask to be free from pain, For the gall of to-day is the sweet of to-morrow, And the moment's loss is the lifetime's gain. Through want of a thing does its worth redouble, Through hunger's pangs does the feast content, And only the heart that has harboured trouble Can fully rejoice when joy is sent. Let no one shrink from the bitter tonics Of grief, and yearning, and need, and strife, For the rarest chords in the soul's harmonics Are found in the minor strains of life.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Enduring hardship deepens appreciation of future joys and makes present loss valuable.
In simple terms: Hardship makes future joy sweeter.
Key Takeaway
Embrace struggle to cherish later happiness.
Themes
resilience
growth
gratitude
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- career setbacks
- health challenges
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Stoicism
psychology of suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find value in current pain?
- What minor struggles have led to major insights?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may not always lead to growth for everyone.