O world, world when I was younger I thought there was some…
“O world, world when I was younger I thought there was some order governing you and your deeds. But now you seem to be a labyrinth of errors, a frightful desert, a den of wild beasts, a game in which men move in circles…a stony field, a meadow full of serpents, a flowering but barren orchard, a spring of cares, a river of tears, a sea of suffering, a vain hope.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life appears chaotic and painful, filled with obstacles and suffering, challenging the belief in order.
In simple terms: Life feels chaotic and full of suffering.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning amid chaos.
Themes
suffering
chaos
existential doubt
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
existential
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- career setbacks
- relationship turmoil
Key Concepts
philosophy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you hope in chaos?
- How do you find order in suffering?
A Different Perspective
Order may still exist in hidden patterns.