And now impatiently despairest, see How nought is changed: Joy's wisdom is attired Splended for others' eyes if not for thee: Not love or beauty or youth from earth is fled: If they delite thee not, 'tis thou art dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Joy and beauty remain on earth; if you do not see them, you are spiritually dead.
- In plain terms
- If you are unhappy, you are the problem.
- What can you take from it?
- Change your outlook to find joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you feel dead inside?
- What prevents you from seeing beauty?
Another view
It risks blaming the sufferer for their inability to see joy.
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