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“Your woe hath been my anguish; yea, I quail And perish in your perishing unblest. And I have searched the highths and depths, the scope Of all our universe, with desperate hope To find some solace for your wild unrest.” quote by James Thomson
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“Your woe hath been my anguish; yea, I quail And perish in your perishing unblest. And I have searched the highths and depths, the scope Of all our universe, with desperate hope To find some solace for your wild unrest.”

James Thomson

About This Quote

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

A desperate search for comfort in the cosmos reflects deep personal anguish.

In simple terms: Seeking solace in the universe.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge grief while searching for hope.

Themes

grief search solace universe

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetry philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • therapeutic practice

Key Concepts

existential longing poetic yearning spiritual quest

Questions to Reflect On

  • What comforts you in hardship?
  • Can art ease your pain?
A Different Perspective

Cosmic search may feel futile without grounding.

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