Be merry; you have cause, so have we all, of joy; for our…
“Be merry; you have cause, so have we all, of joy; for our escape is much beyond our loss . . . . then wisely weigh our sorrow with our comfort.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Joy is a shared cause, and we should balance sorrow with comfort wisely.
In simple terms: Celebrate together and temper grief with relief.
Find joy even in hardship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- family gatherings
- personal loss
- celebrations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What brings you comfort during loss?
- How can shared joy ease personal grief?
Joy may be fleeting in deep sorrow.