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Bitterness Quote by William Wordsworth

“But hushed be every thought that springs From out the bitterness of things.” quote by William Wordsworth
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“But hushed be every thought that springs From out the bitterness of things.”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Prelude”, 1799

A call to silence harsh thoughts that arise from bitterness, promoting inner calm.

In simple terms: Quiet the mind when bitterness appears.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness to calm resentment.

Themes

mindfulness emotional health reflection

Mood

calm reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your bitter thoughts?
  • How can you transform bitterness?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing thoughts can lead to repression.

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