Bud Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“Cleave ever to the sunnier side of doubt, And cling to faith beyond the forms of faith; She reels not at the storm of warring words; She brightens at the clash of "Yes" and "No"; She sees the best that glimmers through the worst; She feels the sun is hid for the night; She spies the summer through the winter bud; She tastes the fruit before the blossom falls; She hears the lark within the songless egg; She finds the fountain where they wailed "Mirage!"”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lady of Shalott" (inspired lines), 19th century poetry
Embrace optimism amidst doubt, hold faith beyond rigid beliefs, and find light even in conflict and hardship.
In simple terms: Stay hopeful and faithful despite doubt.
Key Takeaway
Seek light in darkness.
Themes
optimism
faith
resilience
contradiction
Mood
hopeful
inspired
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- debates
- creative blocks
- seasonal challenges
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetic paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What doubts can you acknowledge without losing hope?
- How do you balance faith and critical thinking?
A Different Perspective
Over‑optimism may ignore real risks.
