"There is even a happiness - that makes the heart afraid"
- Thomas Hood
About this Quote
This quote by Thomas Hood talks to the idea that there is a kind of joy that can be so overwhelming that it can trigger worry. This could be a joy that is so intense that it is practically too much to bear. It might be a joy that is so unknown that it is frightening. It might be a happiness that is so unforeseen that it is hard to accept. It might be a happiness that is so powerful that it is daunting. Whatever the cause, this quote speaks to the concept that there can be a joy that is so strong that it can trigger fear. It is a reminder that even the most intense feelings can be both beautiful and frightening.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Hood between May 23, 1799 and May 3, 1845. He was a famous Poet from England.
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