To quit this troubled world is better than to enter it…
“To quit this troubled world is better than to enter it: the rosebud enters the garden with straitened heart and departs smiling.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Leaving a troubled world is preferable to entering it; the rosebud enters with a heavy heart yet departs smiling.
In simple terms: Escaping hardship can bring peace and joy.
Seek peace over conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we find peace without confronting problems?
- What does the rosebud symbolize?
Idealizing escape may ignore necessary confrontation.