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Labor is rest from the sorrows that greet us; from all the…

“Labor is rest from the sorrows that greet us; from all the petty vexations that meet us; from the sin-promptings that assail us; from the world-sirens that lure us to ill” quote by Frances Sargent Osgood
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“Labor is rest from the sorrows that greet us; from all the petty vexations that meet us; from the sin-promptings that assail us; from the world-sirens that lure us to ill”

Frances Sargent Osgood

About This Quote

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

Rest from sorrow, petty annoyances, and temptations offers a form of labor that eases life's burdens.

In simple terms: Finding peace through rest from life's troubles.

Key Takeaway

Seek rest to relieve daily strain.

Themes

rest relief spirituality

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily grind
  • mental health
  • spiritual practice
  • stress management

Key Concepts

labor sorrow temptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance rest with active problem solving?
  • What habits cause you unnecessary sorrow?
A Different Perspective

Rest alone may not solve underlying problems.

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