Here and there Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“Sorrow, on wing through the world for ever, Here and there for awhile would borrow Rest, if rest might haply deliver Sorrow.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Sorrow” (1875) by Algernon Charles Swinburne
Sorrow seeks temporary relief, hoping rest will ease its burden, yet it persists.
In simple terms: Sorrow hopes rest will help, but it continues.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting peace beyond fleeting rest.
Themes
sorrow
rest
hope
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- mental health
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
existential fatigue
temporary relief
Questions to Reflect On
- Can rest ever fully soothe sorrow?
- What deeper healing is needed?
A Different Perspective
Rest may not truly heal deep sorrow.
