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“There is scarcely a single joy or sorrow within the experience of our fellow-creatures which we have not tasted; yet the belief, in the good and beautiful has never forsaken us. It has been medicine to us in sickness, richness in poverty, and the best part of all that ever delighted us in health…” quote by Leigh Hunt
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“There is scarcely a single joy or sorrow within the experience of our fellow-creatures which we have not tasted; yet the belief, in the good and beautiful has never forsaken us. It has been medicine to us in sickness, richness in poverty, and the best part of all that ever delighted us in health and success.”

Leigh Hunt

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Dream of the Poets, 1810

Human experience shares joy and sorrow, yet belief in goodness sustains us through hardship and prosperity.

In simple terms: Belief in goodness helps us endure all life’s highs and lows.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto hope and compassion.

Themes

compassion resilience humanity

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • celebration
  • poverty
  • wealth
  • health
  • success

Key Concepts

philosophy optimism spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief shape your response to adversity?
  • What role does compassion play in your daily life?
A Different Perspective

Belief alone may not solve systemic suffering.

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