Bread Quote by Paul Laurence Dunbar
“A crust of bread and a corner to sleep in. A minute to smile and an hour to weep in. A pint of joy to a peck of trouble, And never a laugh but the moans come double. And that is life. A crust and a corner that makes love precious, With a smile to warm and tears to refresh us, And joy seems sweeter when cares come after, And a moan is the finest of foils for laughter. And that is life.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Lyrics of a Common Man, 1900
Life mixes simple pleasures with hardships, making each moment valuable and bittersweet.
In simple terms: Life is a mix of joy and sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate both joy and pain.
Themes
joy
pain
contrast
appreciation
Mood
reflective
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- relationships
- personal growth
- coping with loss
- celebrating small moments
Key Concepts
human experience
dualities
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in everyday struggles?
- What small joys sustain you?
A Different Perspective
Joy can be fleeting and pain can dominate, challenging balance.
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