Alas, how easily things go wrong! A sigh too much, a kiss too long And there follows a mist and a weeping rain And life is never the same again
George MacdonaldRead
I watched her departure, as one watches a sunset. She went like a radiance through the dark wood, which was henceforth bright to me, from simply knowing that such a creature was in it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a deep appreciation for a person's presence and the impact they have on one's life.
In this quote, George Macdonald uses the imagery of a sunset and radiance to describe the beauty and transformative power of love. The speaker reflects on how the knowledge of someone's existence can illuminate the darkest parts of life, much like a sunset brightens the sky, suggesting that love and connection are essential to finding joy and meaning in our surroundings.
Themes
LoveAppreciationPresenceBeautyTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the significance of love in life.
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