Breasts Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
“I learn several great truths; as that it is impossible to see into the ways of futurity, that punishment always attends the villain, that love is the fond soother of the human breast.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Good-Natured Man, 1768
We cannot predict the future, wrongdoing brings punishment, and love comforts humanity.
In simple terms: Future unknown, guilt punished, love heals.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, act justly, cherish love.
Themes
uncertainty
justice
love
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
moral
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal judgments
- relationships
- grieving
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to unknown futures?
- What role does love play in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Future predictions are unreliable.
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