Sore Quote by Thomas Nash
““Unhappy me," quoth she, "and will't not stand? Come, let me rub and chafe it with my hand. Perhaps the silly worm is laboured sore And wearièd that it can do no more.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Unfortunate Traveller by Thomas Nashe, 1594
A speaker laments her discomfort and seeks relief, comparing herself to a tired worm exhausted from labor.
In simple terms: She feels weary and wants comfort.
Key Takeaway
Seek relief when exhausted.
Themes
discontent
selfcare
metaphor
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal struggle
- physical fatigue
- emotional exhaustion
Key Concepts
human frailty
relief seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly exhausts you?
- How can you find lasting comfort?
A Different Perspective
Relief may be temporary and not address underlying causes.
