Is it thy will that I should wax and wane, Barter my cloth…
“Is it thy will that I should wax and wane, Barter my cloth of gold for hodden grey, And at thy pleasure weave that web of pain Whose brightest threads are each a wasted day?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He questions whether to sacrifice wealth for modesty, weaving pain into life's fabric, each day wasted.
In simple terms: Weighing wealth against modesty and pain.
Consider values over material gain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Financial decisions
- personal sacrifice
- life planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you trade for a simpler life?
- How do you find meaning beyond material success?
Material focus may overlook deeper fulfillment.