Life's cares are comforts; such by Heav'n design'd; He that hath none must make them, or be wretched.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Having concerns keeps life meaningful; without them, one may feel wretched.
- In plain terms
- Worries are meant to be part of life; having none makes you unhappy.
- What can you take from it?
- Purpose comes from dealing with life's challenges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your life weight?
- Are comfort and purpose linked?
Another view
Some peace comes from having few cares.
More from Edward Young
Ah, how unjust to Nature and himself Is thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man!
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