Quote by William Blake

Nature in darkness groans and men are bound to sullen contemplation in the night: restless they turn on beds of sorrow; in their inmost brain feeling the crushing wheels, they rise, they write the bitter words of stern philosophy and knead the bread of knowledge with tears and groans.

Nature in darkness groans and men are bound to sullen contem

Summary

This quote suggests that during the night, when everything is dark and silent, people tend to become melancholic and introspective. They metaphorically "groan" in response to the suffering and difficulties they experience, trying to understand the complexities of life. Unable to find solace, they write philosophical thoughts and acquire wisdom through their pain and misery, which is compared to kneading bread with tears and groans. It captures the idea that deep contemplation and intellectual pursuits often arise from periods of sadness and introspection.

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