Who looks at me, beholdeth sorrows all, All pain, all…
“Who looks at me, beholdeth sorrows all, All pain, all torture, woe and all distress; I have no need on other harms to call, As anguish, languor, cruel bitterness, Discomfort, dread, and madness more and less; Methinks from heaven above the tears must rain In pity for my harsh and cruel pain.”
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 describes overwhelming suffering and feels that even divine pity cannot ease the pain.
In simple terms: Intense sorrow feels endless and unbearable.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain but seek support.
Themes
suffering
divine
humanity
despair
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
lamentation
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual reflection
- creative writing
- mental health support
Key Concepts
existential anguish
spiritual lament
emotional overload
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging suffering change its impact?
- Can empathy replace divine pity?
A Different Perspective
The expression may dramatize pain, risking self‑pity or fatalism.