Bears Quote by William Blake
“Some say that happiness is not good for mortals, & they ought to be answered that sorrow is not fit for immortals & is utterly useless to any one; a blight never does good to a tree, & if a blight kill not a tree but it still bear fruit, let none say that the fruit was in consequence of the blight.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Fruit of Blight,” 1794
Sorrow and happiness are both unnecessary for mortals and immortals; even harmful things can yield fruit.
In simple terms: Both sorrow and happiness are unnecessary; bad things can still bear fruit.
Key Takeaway
Accept that hardship can produce value.
Themes
philosophy
duality
pain
growth
nature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- creative process
- healing
- resilience
Key Concepts
ethics
existentialism
biology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can suffering be productive?
- What is the “fruit” of your challenges?
A Different Perspective
May ignore the pain’s impact.
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