All things Quote by Philip James Bailey
“It is sad To see the light of beauty wane away, Know eyes are dimming, bosoms shrivelling, feet Losing their springs, and limbs their lily roundness; But it is worse to feel the heart-spring gone, To lose hope, care not for the coming thing, And feel all things go to decay within us.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Dream of the Soul" by Philip James Bailey, 1848
The poem mourns fading beauty and loss of hope, warning that inner decay is worse than external decline.
In simple terms: Loss of hope is deeper than physical decline.
Key Takeaway
Guard your inner hope against despair.
Themes
beauty
hope
decay
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- aging
- health decline
- creative block
- relationship strain
Key Concepts
existential melancholy
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your inner hope?
- How can you rekindle hope when feeling empty?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be restored through purpose and connection.
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