Prosperity, pleasure and success, may be rough of grain…
“Prosperity, pleasure and success, may be rough of grain and common in fibre, but sorrow is the most sensitive of all created things. There is nothing that stirs in the whole world of thought to which sorrow does not vibrate in terrible and exquisite pulsation. The thin beaten-out leaf of tremulous gold that chronicles the direction of forces the eye cannot see is in comparison coarse. It is a wound that bleeds when any hand but that of love touches it, and even then must bleed again, though not in pain.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sorrow is the most delicate and resonant of all human experiences, feeling deeply even when unseen.
In simple terms: Sorrow is extremely sensitive and profound.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor sorrow’s depth.
Themes
sensitivity
emotion
humanity
pain
beauty
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
- healing practices
Key Concepts
existentialism
aestheticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging sorrow change your response to pain?
- Can sorrow be a source of insight?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow can be overwhelming and may hinder action if not balanced.