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“When shall I be dead and rid Of all the wrong my father did? How long, how long 'till spade and hearse Put to sleep my mother's curse?” quote by Anonymous
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“When shall I be dead and rid Of all the wrong my father did? How long, how long 'till spade and hearse Put to sleep my mother's curse?”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown Author, 19th Century

The speaker longs for death to escape inherited guilt and familial curses.

In simple terms: Desire to die to escape family sins.

Key Takeaway

Consider confronting past rather than seeking escape.

Themes

guilt inheritance death family redemption

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • Family conflict
  • personal reflection
  • psychological healing

Key Concepts

Moral burden generational trauma existential dread

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can break the cycle of inherited guilt?
  • Is death a solution to familial wrongdoing?
A Different Perspective

Escaping may not resolve underlying issues.

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