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“I could lie down like a tired child, And weep away the life of care Which I have borne, and yet must bear.” quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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“I could lie down like a tired child, And weep away the life of care Which I have borne, and yet must bear.”

Percy Bysshe Shelley

About This Quote

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

Exhaustion and sorrow coexist, yet the burden persists.

In simple terms: Weary and burdened.

Key Takeaway

Seek relief from suffering.

Themes

sorrow exhaustion perseverance

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • mental health
  • grief counseling
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

poetry existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sustains you in hardship?
  • How can art express fatigue?
A Different Perspective

Pain can also inspire growth.

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