Children Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
““I could lie down like a tired child, And weep away the life of care Which I have borne, and yet must bear,— Till death like sleep might steal on me And I might feel in the warm air My cheek grow cold, and hear the sea Breathe o'er my dying brain its last monotony.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Adonais” (1821)
The speaker contemplates mortality, longing for peace, and the inevitability of death.
In simple terms: Death is inevitable and bittersweet.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life's fleeting moments.
Themes
mortality
grief
acceptance
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- end‑of‑life care
Key Concepts
existential reflection
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning despite mortality?
- What comforts you in facing death?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on death may cause despair.
