There was a sorry judge who lived at the Swan by himself…
![“There was a sorry judge who lived at the Swan by himself. He got but little honor, and he got but little pelf [i.e. wealth], He drudged and judged from morn to night, no ass drudged more than he, And the more he drudged, and the more he judged, the sorrier judge was he.” quote by St. George Tucker](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/66c/st-george-tucker-46380_ass_there-was-a-sorry-judge-who-lived-at-the_2798521.jpg)
“There was a sorry judge who lived at the Swan by himself. He got but little honor, and he got but little pelf [i.e. wealth], He drudged and judged from morn to night, no ass drudged more than he, And the more he drudged, and the more he judged, the sorrier judge was he.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A judge who works tirelessly yet gains little honor or wealth, becoming increasingly sorrowful.
In simple terms: Hard work without reward leads to sadness.
Key Takeaway
Balance effort with self‑care.
Themes
work
justice
loneliness
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal career
- overwork
- life balance
Key Concepts
ethics
personal fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- Is relentless work worth the cost?
- How to find meaning beyond status?