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“Do right! and thou hast naught to fear;Right hath a power that makes thee strong.The night is dark, but light is near;The grief is short, the joy is long.” quote by Thomas Cogswell Upham
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“Do right! and thou hast naught to fear;Right hath a power that makes thee strong.The night is dark, but light is near;The grief is short, the joy is long.”

Thomas Cogswell Upham

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Doing what is right removes fear; righteousness brings strength, light follows darkness, and joy outlasts grief.

In simple terms: Righteousness dispels fear and brings lasting joy.

Key Takeaway

Live righteously to overcome fear.

Themes

morality courage hope

Mood

inspirational uplifting

Type

poetic religious

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “right” mean to you?
  • How can you sustain joy after grief?
A Different Perspective

Righteousness can be ambiguous in complex situations.

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