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“With the half of a broken hope for a pillow at night That somehow the right is the right And the smooth shall bloom from the rough: Lord, if that were enough?” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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“With the half of a broken hope for a pillow at night That somehow the right is the right And the smooth shall bloom from the rough: Lord, if that were enough?”

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.

A yearning for comfort and certainty amid uncertainty, questioning if faith alone suffices.

In simple terms: Seeking comfort while doubting faith.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty, seek practical solutions.

Themes

hope faith uncertainty comfort

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • nighttime anxiety
  • personal reflection
  • seeking reassurance

Key Concepts

existential doubt spiritual yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do now to address the issue?
  • How does hope influence your actions?
A Different Perspective

Faith alone may not resolve practical problems.

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