Agony Quote by Dylan Thomas
“Out of the sighs a little comes, But not of grief, for I have knocked down that Before the agony; the spirit grows, Forgets, and cries; A little comes, is tasted and found good.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Death of the Hired Man", 1945
Even in sorrow, small moments of relief appear, showing resilience after hardship.
In simple terms: Hardship can bring brief, uplifting moments.
Key Takeaway
Find gratitude in small comforts.
Themes
resilience
hope
grief
comfort
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Bereavement
- recovering from illness
- post‑trauma
- daily stress
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology of suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What small relief do you notice in hardship?
- How can you cultivate more of these moments?
A Different Perspective
Comfort may be fleeting and not solve underlying pain.
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