Nay, do not grieve tho' life be full of sadness, Dawn will…
“Nay, do not grieve tho' life be full of sadness, Dawn will not veil her spleandor for your grief, Nor spring deny their bright, appointed beauty To lotus blossom and ashoka leaf. Nay, do not pine, tho' life be dark with trouble, Time will not pause or tarry on his way; To-day that seems so long, so strange, so bitter, Will soon be some forgotten yesterday. Nay, do not weep; new hopes, new dreams, new faces, The unspent joy of all the unborn years, Will prove your heart a traitor to its sorrow, And make your eyes unfaithful to their tears.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life contains sorrow and darkness, but one should not linger in grief; time and hope will bring new beauty and joy.
In simple terms: Do not stay in grief; hope will return.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hope, let sorrow pass.
Themes
hope
resilience
impermanence
growth
Mood
reflective
uplifting
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- creative projects
- mental health recovery
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Stoicism
temporal perspective
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What small joy can you notice now?
- How can you honor grief without being consumed?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel distant during deep sorrow.