Twas grief enough to think mankind All hollow, servile…
““Twas grief enough to think mankind All hollow, servile, insincere; But worse to trust to my own mind And find the same corruption there””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker feels humanity is empty, yet finds similar corruption within his own mind.
In simple terms: He sees humanity as hollow and discovers his own flaws.
Key Takeaway
Self‑reflection reveals personal moral decay.
Themes
existentialism
self‑critique
human condition
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journaling
- therapy
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
philosophical introspection
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “hollow” mean to you?
- Can recognizing personal flaws lead to growth?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism can be harsh.