O the mind, mind has mountains; cliffs of fall Frightful, sheer, no-man-fathomed. Hold them cheap May who ne'er hung there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The mind holds terrifying depths that are valuable only to those who have faced them.
- In plain terms
- Mental struggles are profound and only understood by those who feel them.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the depth of human thought.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes mental pain meaningful?
- How do we understand others' minds?
Another view
Not everyone finds value in suffering.
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