Gracious Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (excerpt), 1798
A poetic image describes something beautiful composed of sorrow and illumination.
In simple terms: Beauty formed from tears and light.
Find hope within pain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief healing
- artistic creation
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sorrow enhance beauty?
- Can light emerge from loss?
Beauty can be fleeting and fragile.