Ambiguity Quote by George Herbert
““I will complain, yet praise; I will bewail, approve: And all my sowre-sweet dayes I will lament, and love.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Altar” by George Herbert, 1633
Emotions are mixed; we can both lament and love, complaining while praising.
In simple terms: Feelings can be contradictory.
Accept and express complex emotions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief
- joy
- relationships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What dual feelings do you hold?
- How can you honor both?
Balancing opposites can be stressful.