Abiding Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
““Pleasure is frail like a dewdrop, while it laughs it dies. But sorrow is strong and abiding. Let sorrowful love wake in your eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Gardener” by Rabindranath Tagore, 1910
Pleasure is fleeting and fragile, while sorrow endures and can deepen love.
In simple terms: Pleasure fades, sorrow lasts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the depth of sorrowful love.
Themes
love
transience
emotion
resilience
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- relationship building
- creative inspiration
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sorrow shape your capacity to love?
- Can fleeting pleasure be valued without fear?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow can become overwhelming if not balanced with joy.
