O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
Stay, stay at home, my heart and rest; Home-keeping hearts are happiest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Finding contentment and joy at home leads to true happiness.
In this quote, Longfellow suggests that taking time to rest and stay at home cultivates a sense of happiness and fulfillment. A heart that cherishes the comforts of home and remains grounded in this space often experiences deeper joy than those who constantly seek excitement elsewhere.
Themes
HomeHappinessContentmentRestHeart
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on mental well-being, one could say, 'Stay, stay at home, my heart and rest; Home-keeping hearts are happiest.'
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