Albatross Quote by Anonymous
“Ah! well a-day! what evil looks / Had I from old and young! / Instead of the cross, the Albatross / About my neck was hung.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 18th century verse
The speaker feels burdened by sin, likening it to an albatross hanging around his neck, replacing the cross of redemption.
In simple terms: Feeling weighed down by guilt.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release burdens.
Themes
guilt
burden
redemption
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual struggle
- seeking forgiveness
Key Concepts
sin
symbolism
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What ' does your albatross represent?
- How can you replace it with a cross?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overdramatize personal fault.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
