Thus I pacified Psyche and kissed her, And tempted her out of her gloom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims to comfort and lure someone away from sadness.
- In plain terms
- I made her feel better and got her out of the dark.
- What can you take from it?
- Affection can temporarily alter a person's mood.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you help someone leave sadness?
- Is comfort enough?
Another view
It oversimplifies the act of helping someone through depression.
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