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I that in heill wes and gladnes Am trublit now with gret…

“I that in heill wes and gladnes Am trublit now with gret seiknes And feblit with infermite: Timor Mortis conturbat me.* * Fear of Death troubles me.” quote by William Dunbar
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“I that in heill wes and gladnes Am trublit now with gret seiknes And feblit with infermite: Timor Mortis conturbat me.* * Fear of Death troubles me.”

William Dunbar

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 fears death, expressing anxiety and trembling in the face of mortality.

In simple terms: Fear of death causes anxiety.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge mortality, seek calm.

Themes

mortality anxiety spirituality

Mood

somber contemplative

Type

poetic religious

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • seeking peace

Key Concepts

existential dread medieval poetry personal lament

Questions to Reflect On

  • What comforts you confront mortality?
  • How can you find peace despite fear?
A Different Perspective

Fear can dominate thoughts, hindering daily life.

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