Art thou in misery, brother? Then I pray Be comforted. Thy…
“Art thou in misery, brother? Then I pray Be comforted. Thy grief shall pass away. Art thou elated? Ah, be not too gay; Temper thy joy: this, too, shall pass away. Art thou in danger? Still let reason sway, And cling to hope: this, too, shall pass away. Tempted art thou? In all thine anguish lay One truth to heart: this, too, shall pass away. Do rays of loftier glory round thee play? Kinglike art thou? This, too, shall pass away! Whate'er thou art, wher'er thy footsteps stray, Heed these wise words: This, too, shall pass away.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life’s hardships and joys are temporary; all states—sorrow, elation, danger, temptation—will eventually pass, urging balance and hope.
In simple terms: All feelings fade; stay hopeful and balanced.
Key Takeaway
Embrace impermanence, keep hope.
Themes
impermanence
hope
balance
wisdom
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- celebration
- risk
- temptation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Stoicism
transience
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do now to maintain hope?
- How does recognizing impermanence affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Passage of time may not ease suffering instantly.