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God Quote by William Blake

“Think not thou canst sigh a sigh And thy maker is not by; Think not thou canst weep a tear And thy maker is not near.” quote by William Blake
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“Think not thou canst sigh a sigh And thy maker is not by; Think not thou canst weep a tear And thy maker is not near.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" (or similar) by William Blake, 1790

Human emotions like sighs and tears are not ignored by the divine; they are part of our shared existence.

In simple terms: Divine presence accompanies our suffering.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that pain is not solitary.

Themes

spirituality humanity compassion

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

theology empathy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel alone in your sorrow?
  • How might recognizing shared suffering change your perspective?
A Different Perspective

Divine indifference is a common doubt.

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