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“My own heart let me more have pity on; let Me live to my sad self hereafter kind, Charitable; not live this tormented mind With this tormented mind tormenting yet.” quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
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“My own heart let me more have pity on; let Me live to my sad self hereafter kind, Charitable; not live this tormented mind With this tormented mind tormenting yet.”

Gerard Manley Hopkins

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Dark Night, 1865

The speaker seeks mercy and kindness amidst inner torment, yearning for compassionate release.

In simple terms: Seeking mercy amid inner torment.

Key Takeaway

Seek compassion to ease inner suffering.

Themes

spirituality anguish compassion

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • mental health
  • artistic expression
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

theology poetry self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does mercy look like for you?
  • How can you offer kindness to yourself?
A Different Perspective

Compassion may not resolve all inner conflict.

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