Summer Night Quote by Edwin Arlington Robinson
““Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, 'Good-morning,' and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich--yes, richer than a king-- And admirably schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Richard Cory”, 1897
Highlights the disparity between outward wealth and inner despair, warning against envy and assumptions.
In simple terms: Riches don’t guarantee happiness.
Key Takeaway
Beware of envy.
Themes
wealth
illusion
mental health
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- mental health awareness
- literary analysis
- social media perception
Key Concepts
social comparison
existential angst
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we idolize the wealthy?
- How can we support mental health openly?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize tragedy without addressing systemic issues.
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