Dew Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Remorse is as the heart in which it grows; If that be gentle, it drops balmy dews Of true repentance; but if proud and gloomy, It is the poison tree, that pierced to the inmost, Weeps only tears of poison.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (excerpt), 1798
Remorse can nurture genuine repentance if gentle, but becomes toxic when prideful and gloomy.
In simple terms: Gentle remorse leads to repentance; prideful remorse poisons.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to transform remorse into growth.
Themes
remorse
repentance
pride
humility
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional health
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change the nature of remorse?
- What signs indicate remorse is becoming poisonous?
A Different Perspective
If remorse is not examined, it may fester unnoticed.