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Consolation Quote by William Wordsworth

“What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now for ever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind.” quote by William Wordsworth
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““What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now for ever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind.””

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Prelude” by William Wordsworth, 1805

Even when beauty fades, we can find resilience in what endures, rather than mourning loss.

In simple terms: Find strength in what remains.

Key Takeaway

Embrace what endures.

Themes

loss resilience acceptance

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • nature appreciation
  • personal growth
  • healing

Key Concepts

Romanticism impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor what remains?
  • What does resilience look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore the pain of loss.

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