Certain Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“The misery of human life is made up of large masses, each separated from the other by certain intervals. One year the death of a child; years after, a failure in trade; after another longer or shorter interval, a daughter may have married unhappily; in all but the singularly unfortunate, the integral parts that compose the sum-total of the unhappiness of a man's life are easily counted and distinctly remembered.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Misery of Human Life” (excerpt), 1816
Human unhappiness consists of distinct, memorable hardships spaced across life.
In simple terms: Life’s sorrows are separate, memorable events.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address each hardship individually.
Themes
suffering
memory
life stages
human condition
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- life coaching
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- Which life events shape your overall happiness?
- Can recognizing patterns help reduce future sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on individual pains may overlook systemic causes.
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