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Discouragement Quote by John Berryman

“There was a time that crepuscular was mild, The hour for tea, acquaintances, and fall Away of day's difficulties, all Discouragement. Weep, you are not a child.” quote by John Berryman
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““There was a time that crepuscular was mild, The hour for tea, acquaintances, and fall Away of day's difficulties, all Discouragement. Weep, you are not a child.””

John Berryman

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Dream Songs, 1964

Even in calm moments, underlying anxieties linger, reminding us of life's inevitable challenges.

In simple terms: Calm times hide hidden worries.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and address hidden anxieties.

Themes

anxiety nostalgia time solitude

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • evening tea
  • personal reflection
  • creative work
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unspoken worries surface in your quiet moments?
  • How can you transform lingering anxiety into constructive action?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize melancholy.

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