Ageing Quote by Robert Nathan
““ Sonnet I am no stranger in the house of pain; I am familiar with its every part, From the low stile, then up the crooked lane To the dark doorway, intimate to my heart. Here did I sit with grief and eat his bread, Here was I welcomed as misfortune’s guest, And there’s no room but where I’ve laid my head On misery’s accomodating breast. So, sorrow, does my knocking rouse you up? Open the door, old mother; it is I. Bring grief’s good goblet out, the sad, sweet cup; Fill it with wine of silence, strong and dry. For I’ve a story to amuse your ears, Of youth and hope, of middle age and tears.””
About This Quote
Source Poem (unknown source)
The poet describes pain as a familiar house, inviting grief as a guest and offering a bitter‑sweet cup of silence.
In simple terms: Pain is a known place we can learn from.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and understand sorrow.
Themes
pain
grief
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
emotive
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does grief feel like a home?
- What can silence teach us about loss?
A Different Perspective
The dense language may hinder immediate comprehension.
