All night Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“In the deepest night of trouble and sorrow God gives us so much to be thankful for that we need never cease our singing. With all our wisdom and foresight we can take a lesson in gladness and gratitude from the happy bird that sings all night, as if the day were not long enough to tell its joy.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1798
Even in deep sorrow, gratitude and joy can be found if we focus on blessings like a night‑singing bird.
In simple terms: Find gratitude even in hardship.
Key Takeaway
Seek blessings, sing gratitude.
Themes
gratitude
resilience
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- illness
- stressful work
- family conflict
Key Concepts
mindfulness
positive reframing
Questions to Reflect On
- What small blessing can you notice now?
- How does gratitude shift your perspective?
A Different Perspective
Gratitude may feel forced when pain is overwhelming.
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