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“Time with his old flail Beat me full sore; Till: Hold, I cried, I'll stand no more. Then I heard a wail And looking spied How love's little bow Had laid time low.” quote by John Dewey
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“Time with his old flail Beat me full sore; Till: Hold, I cried, I'll stand no more. Then I heard a wail And looking spied How love's little bow Had laid time low.”

John Dewey

About This Quote

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

A lament of exhaustion and yearning for relief, juxtaposed with fleeting love that eases suffering.

In simple terms: Exhaustion meets love’s brief comfort.

Key Takeaway

Seek balance between work and love.

Themes

exhaustion love relief

Mood

tired hopeful

Type

reflective emotional

When to use this quote

  • hard work
  • personal relationships
  • emotional healing

Key Concepts

human frailty transient joy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recharge after intense effort?
  • Can brief joy sustain long‑term wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

Love’s comfort may be temporary and not solve deeper fatigue.

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