Care Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“I falter where I firmly trod, And falling with my weight of cares Upon the great world's altar-stairs That slope thro' darkness up to God, I stretch lame hands of faith, and grope, And gather dust and chaff, and call To what I feel is Lord of all, And faintly trust the larger hope.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Angelic Life" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1842
The speaker confesses weakness while striving toward divine purpose, feeling burdened yet still clinging to faith and hope.
In simple terms: Admitting frailty while seeking higher meaning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability, keep faith.
Themes
faith
struggle
hope
spirituality
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
- grief processing
Key Concepts
existential doubt
divine aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain hope amid heavy burdens?
- What does “larger hope” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Faith may waver when burdens grow, limiting perseverance.
