Agony Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“There rises the moon, broad and tranquil, through the branches of a walnut tree on a hill opposite. I apostrophize it in the words of Faust; "O gentle moon, that lookest for the last time upon my agonies!" --or something to that effect.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1855
The speaker sees a calm moon over a walnut tree and addresses it as a compassionate witness to his suffering.
In simple terms: A gentle moon watches over his pain.
Key Takeaway
Find solace in nature’s quiet presence.
Themes
nature
solace
reflection
pain
moon
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- grief
- night walks
- meditation
- writing inspiration
Key Concepts
transcendence
personification
melancholy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you seek comfort in natural symbols?
- What does the moon represent in your hardships?
A Different Perspective
The moon’s calm may not ease deep anguish.
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
