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Even the eternal skies weep, I thought; is there any shame…

“Even the eternal skies weep, I thought; is there any shame then, that mortal man should spend himself in tears?” quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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“Even the eternal skies weep, I thought; is there any shame then, that mortal man should spend himself in tears?”

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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 questions if it is shameful for humans to feel sorrow despite the vast, indifferent cosmos.

In simple terms: Is grieving shameful?

Key Takeaway

Accept sorrow as natural.

Themes

humanity emotion existence

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does grief reveal about our values?
  • How can we honor sorrow without shame?
A Different Perspective

Sorrow is a universal response, not a weakness.

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