Arms Quote by Walter Savage Landor
“This is the pleasantest part of life. Oblivion throws her light coverlet over our infancy; and, soon after we are out of the cradle we forget how soundly we had been slumbering, and how delightful were our dreams. Toil and pleasure contend for us almost the instant we rise from it: and weariness follows whichever has carried us away. We stop awhile, look around us, wonder to find we have completed the circle of existence, fold our arms, and fall asleep again.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Pleasantest Part of Life, 1815
Life cycles from blissful sleep to toil, then back to rest, highlighting the fleeting nature of pleasure and fatigue.
In simple terms: Life moves from dreams to work, then back to rest.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's cycles and find balance.
Themes
life
time
balance
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- health routines
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance work and rest?
- What gives meaning to daily cycles?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize rest over effort.
