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“Never to blend our pleasure or our pride With sorrow of the meanest thing that feels.” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Never to blend our pleasure or our pride With sorrow of the meanest thing that feels.”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Solitary Reaper", 1800

Contrasting joy and pride with sorrow, suggesting that even small things can cause deep sadness.

In simple terms: Pride and joy can hide sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden pain in success.

Themes

joy pride sorrow

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • mental health
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

human emotion contrast

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden sorrows do we ignore?
  • How can we honor both joy and grief?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the depth of sorrow.

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