Crushed Quote by Matthew Arnold
“The heart less bounding at emotion new, The hope, once crushed, less quick to spring again.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Heart’s New Bounding” (hypothetical), 1855
After heartbreak, hope can revive quickly, though emotions feel different.
In simple terms: Hope returns after loss, but feels altered.
Allow yourself to feel renewed hope slowly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- recovering from loss
- starting new relationships
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize genuine hope?
- What steps help heal after heartbreak?
New hope may mask unresolved grief.