Alone Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
““In all my wanderings through this world of care, In all my griefs -- and God has given my share -- I still had hopes, my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting, by repose: I still had hopes, for pride attends us still, Amidst the swains to show my book-learn'd skill, Around my fire an evening group to draw, And tell of all I felt, and all I saw; And, as a hare, whom hounds and horns pursue, Pants to the place from whence at first she flew, I still had hopes, my long vexations past, Here to return -- and die at home at last.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Traveller, 1764
Despite hardships and aging, the speaker retains hope, finding comfort in simple pleasures and the prospect of a peaceful death at home.
In simple terms: Hope persists through suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cherish small joys and keep hope alive.
Themes
hope
aging
comfort
homecoming
reflection
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- caring for elders
- writing memoirs
- finding meaning in daily life
Key Concepts
existential resilience
spiritual solace
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily rituals sustain your hope?
- How does community influence your sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Hope may falter without support.
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