Eternal Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
“Even the eternal skies weep, I thought; is there any shame then, that mortal man should spend himself in tears?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Last Man, 1826
The speaker questions if it is shameful for humans to feel sorrow despite the vast, indifferent cosmos.
In simple terms: Is grieving shameful?
Key Takeaway
Accept sorrow as natural.
Themes
humanity
emotion
existence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does grief reveal about our values?
- How can we honor sorrow without shame?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow is a universal response, not a weakness.
