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Adversity Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Sail forth into the sea of life, O gentle, loving, trusting wife, And safe from all adversity Upon the bosom of that sea Thy comings and thy goings be! For gentleness and love and trust Prevail o'er angry wave and gust; And in the wreck of noble lives Something immortal still survives.” quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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“Sail forth into the sea of life, O gentle, loving, trusting wife, And safe from all adversity Upon the bosom of that sea Thy comings and thy goings be! For gentleness and love and trust Prevail o'er angry wave and gust; And in the wreck of noble lives Something immortal still survives.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Sea of Life” (hypothetical), 1850

A gentle, trusting wife navigates life’s challenges, with love prevailing over adversity.

In simple terms: Love and trust guide through hardship.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gentle strength.

Themes

love trust adversity

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • marriage vows
  • supportive communication
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

poetry marriage symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can trust be built in hardship?
  • What does gentleness mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Love alone may not solve all problems.

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