Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Our quaint metaphysical opinions, in an hour of anguish, are like playthings by the bedside of a child deathly sick.

Our quaint metaphysical opinions, in an hour of anguish, are

Summary

This quote suggests that our philosophical or metaphysical beliefs hold little significance or comfort in moments of intense suffering or crisis. Comparing them to mere playthings beside the bed of a seriously ill child implies their triviality and powerlessness in the face of profound pain or impending death. It points to the inability of abstract ideas to offer true solace or understanding when confronted with extreme anguish or mortality.

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By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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