Barren Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“The good want power, but to weep barren tears. The powerful goodness want: worse need for them. The wise want love; and those who love want wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Good and the Powerful", 1824
Goodness seeks love, love seeks wisdom; power seeks suffering.
In simple terms: Goodness wants love, love wants wisdom, power brings sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love and wisdom over power.
Themes
love
wisdom
power
human nature
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- leadership
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does power mean to you?
- How can love transform power?
A Different Perspective
Power can be used responsibly; not all power leads to sorrow.
