Associations to the word «Weltschmerz»

Wiktionary

WELTSCHMERZ, noun. (sometimes capitalized) World-weariness; an apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort with the human condition or state of the world.

Dictionary definition

WELTSCHMERZ, noun. Sadness on thinking about the evils of the world.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada