Every tear from every eye Becomes a babe in eternity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every sorrow expressed by humans creates a lasting spiritual reality.
- In plain terms
- Each tear creates something eternal.
- What can you take from it?
- Sorrow leaves a permanent mark.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What value do tears hold?
Another view
The spiritual claim is not empirically verifiable.
More from William Blake
Man was made for joy and woe, And when this we rightly know Through the world we safely go.
Permalink to quote #130 He who shall teach the child to doubt The rotting grave shall ne'er get out.
Permalink to quote #132 A truth that's told with bad intent Beats all the lies you can invent.
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