Be patient Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“...for it is the fate of a woman Long to be patient and silent, to wait like a ghost that is speechless, Till some questioning voice dissolves the spell of its silence. Hence is the inner life of so many suffering women Sunless and silent and deep, like subterranean rivers Runnng through caverns of darkness...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Silent Woman”, 1855
Women endure suffering in silence; yearning for a voice to break the spell.
In simple terms: Silent suffering seeks voice.
Key Takeaway
Amplify unheard voices.
Themes
gender
suffering
silence
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetry
social
When to use this quote
- advocacy
- mental health
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
feminist theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safely give voice?
- What barriers keep women silent?
A Different Perspective
Silence can be self‑protective.
