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About this quote

What does it mean?
Busy people do not have time to dwell on sadness.
In plain terms
If you are busy, you won't be sad.
What can you take from it?
Stay active.

Where it applies

  • grief
  • depression

Putting it to work

  • take on projects

Questions to consider

  • Am I busy to avoid feelings?

Another view

Work can hide problems.

More from William Blake

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  3. He whose face gives no light, shall never become a star.

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