Causes Quote by Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
“by and by, the cause of my disease Gives me a pang that inwardly doth sting, When that I think what grief it is again To live and lack the thing should rid my pain.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Faerie Queene, 1590
The speaker feels a deep, lingering pain caused by longing for something missing, which intensifies when reflecting on that loss.
In simple terms: Longing for something missing causes deep pain.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address unmet needs.
Themes
longing
pain
reflection
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship loss
- career stagnation
- creative block
- personal grief
Key Concepts
existential yearning
emotional turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What unmet need fuels your pain?
- How can you transform longing into action?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering without offering solutions.
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