Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.
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Earth has one angel less and heaven one more, since yesterday.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on loss and the idea that a person who has passed away becomes an angel in heaven.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's quote speaks to the profound impact of loss, suggesting that when someone dies, they are no longer present on Earth but instead exist in a spiritual form as an angel in heaven. It highlights the duality of grief, where the departure of a loved one leaves an empty space on Earth while simultaneously affirming their presence in a greater realm.
Themes
LossGriefHeavenAngelDeath
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a memorial service to celebrate the life of a loved one.
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