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Bliss Quote by Edward Young

“The spider's most attenuated thread Is cord, is cable, to man's tender tie On earthly bliss; it breaks at every breeze.” quote by Edward Young
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“The spider's most attenuated thread Is cord, is cable, to man's tender tie On earthly bliss; it breaks at every breeze.”

Edward Young

About This Quote

Source Poem: Night Thoughts, Edward Young, 1742

Human happiness is fragile, like a thin thread that can snap with any disturbance.

In simple terms: Life’s bliss is delicate and easily broken.

Key Takeaway

Protect what you cherish.

Themes

fragility human experience bliss vulnerability

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • mental health
  • career stability

Key Concepts

metaphor existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What supports your emotional stability?
  • How do you handle sudden disruptions?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on fragility may cause anxiety.

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