Brain Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Alas! they had been friends in youth; But whispering tongues can poison truth, And constancy lives in realms above; And life is thorny, and youth is vain; And to be wroth with one we love Doth work like madness in the brain.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (excerpt), 1798
Friendship can sour when gossip spreads, leading to irrational anger and madness.
In simple terms: Gossip poisons truth and fuels rage.
Key Takeaway
Guard against idle talk.
Themes
friendship
gossip
anger
Mood
cautionary
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family gatherings
- social media
Key Concepts
Human nature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to rumors?
- What steadies you when emotions flare?
A Different Perspective
Not all conflicts are resolved by anger alone.
