I will always know the glory of the beautiful and rare, as…
““I will always know the glory of the beautiful and rare, as they will know security from labour and prayer. As they will hear the laughter of the children they gave life, I will know the torments of the song born under knife. And to their girls, they will give, while with their sons they'll share; where I will bear a song—a son! The wife of despair.””
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 reflects on beauty, labor, and suffering, linking personal destiny to collective joy and pain.
In simple terms: Beauty, work, and suffering shape life and legacy.
Embrace both joy and hardship in life's journey.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- family life
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance appreciation of beauty with awareness of pain?
- What role does labor play in finding meaning?
Focusing on suffering may obscure hope.