Comforted Quote by Max Ehrmann
“Let me do my work each day, and if the darkened hours of despair overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me in the desolation of other times...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Desiderata, 1927 (author’s own work)
Even in despair, remember past comforts that gave strength, using them as a beacon through dark times.
In simple terms: Recall past comforts to survive current despair.
Hold onto past strength when facing darkness.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- mental health recovery
- grief counseling
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What past comfort can you draw on now?
- How can you create new sources of strength?
Relying on past comfort may not address present causes.