There's a hope for every woe, And a balm for every pain, But the first joys of our heart Come never back again!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- While comfort exists for sorrow, the initial intensity of joy is unique and irrecoverable.
- In plain terms
- You can heal pain, but you cannot regain your first joy.
- What can you take from it?
- Cherish early joys because they never return.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What first joys do you miss most?
- Can new joys replace old ones?
Another view
It overlooks that new joys can differ in quality rather than simply fail to return.
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