Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done, Shoulder'd his crutch, and shew'd how fields were won

Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done, Shoulder'd his crutch, and shew'd how fields were won

The line "Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done, Shoulder'd his crutch, and shew'd how fields were won" from Oliver Goldsmith's poem "The Deserted Village" encapsulates the theme of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Goldsmith, a renowned Irish poet and playwright, was known for his poignant and evocative portrayals of human suffering and triumph.