Cheer Quote by Dinah Maria Murlock Craik
“Human life is so full of pain, that once past the youthful delusion that a sad countenance is interesting, and an incurable woe the most delightful thing possible, the mind instinctively turns where it can get rest, and cheer and sunshine. And the friend who can bring to it the largest portion of these is, of a natural necessity, the most useful, the most welcome, and the most dear.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Reflections on Life by Dinah Maria Murlock Craik, 1910
Painful youth gives way to seeking comfort, and true friends become essential sources of joy and support.
In simple terms: Friends provide the needed comfort after hardship.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and cherish supportive friendships.
Themes
friendship
comfort
growth
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elder care
- community building
- personal healing
Key Concepts
mental health
social support
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities make a friend truly supportive?
- How do you find comfort in hardship?
A Different Perspective
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