Despair Quote by Robert Greene
“Ah were she pitiful as she is fair, Or but as mild as she is seeming so, Then were my hopes greater than my despair, Then all the world were heaven, nothing woe.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Art of Seduction, 2001
If she is both pitiable and fair, and hopes exceed despair, the world feels heavenly, free of sorrow.
In simple terms: Pity and hope transform perception of the world.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope despite hardship.
Themes
emotion
perception
hope
despair
beauty
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- relationship struggles
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hope affect your view?
- Can pity become empathy?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be unrealistic without action.
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