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“I could lie down like a tired child, And weep away the life of care Which I have borne, and yet must bear.” quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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“I could lie down like a tired child, And weep away the life of care Which I have borne, and yet must bear.”

Percy Bysshe Shelley

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Lament of the Weary” (1822)

Exhaustion and sorrow coexist, yet the burden persists.

In simple terms: Weary and burdened.

Key Takeaway

Seek relief from suffering.

Themes

sorrow exhaustion perseverance

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • mental health
  • grief counseling
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

poetry existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sustains you in hardship?
  • How can art express fatigue?
A Different Perspective

Pain can also inspire growth.

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