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“I cannot tell if I was more tired or more grateful. Both at least, I was: tired as I never was before that night; and grateful to Gd as I trust I have been often, though never with more cause.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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““I cannot tell if I was more tired or more grateful. Both at least, I was: tired as I never was before that night; and grateful to Gd as I trust I have been often, though never with more cause.””

Robert Louis Stevenson

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 feels exhausted yet deeply grateful, recognizing both fatigue and a heightened sense of thankfulness toward God.

In simple terms: Exhaustion and gratitude coexist after a profound experience.

Key Takeaway

Intense fatigue can amplify gratitude.

Themes

spirituality emotions reflection human experience

Mood

contemplative humble

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • after a marathon
  • following a personal loss
  • post‑celebration night

Key Concepts

duality of feeling transcendence through gratitude

Practical Applications

  • journal about contrasting emotions
  • use gratitude to offset fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does physical exhaustion affect spiritual awareness?
  • Can gratitude be cultivated when we feel drained?
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