If two lives join, there is oft a scar. They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far.
Robert BrowningRead
I give the fight up: let there be an end, a privacy, an obscure nook for me. I want to be forgotten even by God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to escape life's struggles and be forgotten, emphasizing the need for peace and solitude.
In this quote, Robert Browning articulates a profound longing for rest and anonymity, suggesting that after a relentless struggle, one craves a place of solace away from the chaos of life. The desire to be forgotten, even by a divine presence, underscores a deep sense of exhaustion and a quest for personal tranquility that transcends the public's recognition.
Themes
SolitudePeaceForgettingPrivacyAnonymity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about mental health, I might quote Browning to emphasize the importance of finding peace.
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