Affliction Quote by Thomas Watson
“Affliction may be lasting, but it is not everlasting. Affliction was a sting, but withal a wing: sorrow shall soon fly away.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Affliction" by Thomas Watson, 17th century
Suffering is temporary; it transforms into freedom and hope.
In simple terms: Pain fades, hope rises.
Key Takeaway
Seek hope beyond hardship.
Themes
suffering
hope
transformation
Mood
reflective
uplifting
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- recovering from illness
- personal loss
- creative writing
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn pain into growth?
- What supports help you during affliction?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel unrealistic during deep pain.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
