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“There is a gravity which is not austere nor captious, which belongs not to melancholy nor dwells in contraction of heart: but arises from tenderness and hangs upon reflection.” quote by Walter Savage Landor
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“There is a gravity which is not austere nor captious, which belongs not to melancholy nor dwells in contraction of heart: but arises from tenderness and hangs upon reflection.”

Walter Savage Landor

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Tenderness of Reflection", 1805

A gentle gravity arises from tenderness and contemplation, not from harshness or sadness.

In simple terms: Tenderness creates a gentle pull toward reflection.

Key Takeaway

Embrace tender reflection.

Themes

tenderness reflection gravity emotion

Mood

contemplative soft thoughtful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • art appreciation
  • personal growth
  • grief processing

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does tenderness reveal about you?
  • How can reflection deepen empathy?
A Different Perspective

May be mistaken for melancholy.

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