O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
Does not all the blood within me_x000D_ _x000D_ Leap to meet thee, leap to meet thee,_x000D_ _x000D_ As the springs to meet the sunshine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep and instinctive yearning to connect with a loved one, similar to how spring naturally responds to sunlight.
In this quote, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow beautifully illustrates the passionate and vibrant emotions we feel when we long for someone. The imagery of blood leaping to meet another person signifies an innate and overpowering desire to be with that person, mirroring how spring eagerly embraces the warmth of the sun, suggesting that love is an essential and natural force in human existence.
Themes
LoveYearningConnectionNaturePassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a wedding to celebrate the deep connection between partners.
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God is not dead; nor doth He sleep; ... _x000D_ The wrong shall fail,_x000D_ The right prevail,_x000D_ With peace on earth, good will to men.
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