Barren Quote by Fernando de Rojas
“O world, world when I was younger I thought there was some order governing you and your deeds. But now you seem to be a labyrinth of errors, a frightful desert, a den of wild beasts, a game in which men move in circles…a stony field, a meadow full of serpents, a flowering but barren orchard, a spring of cares, a river of tears, a sea of suffering, a vain hope.”
About This Quote
Source Book: La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas, 1499
Life appears chaotic and painful, filled with obstacles and suffering, challenging the belief in order.
In simple terms: Life feels chaotic and full of suffering.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning amid chaos.
Themes
suffering
chaos
existential doubt
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
existential
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- career setbacks
- relationship turmoil
Key Concepts
philosophy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you hope in chaos?
- How do you find order in suffering?
A Different Perspective
Order may still exist in hidden patterns.
