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
Only a look and a voice; then darkness again and silence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the transient nature of life and communication, highlighting moments of connection that are often fleeting.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote speaks to the ephemeral quality of human interactions, where brief moments of connection can be followed by profound silence and absence. It captures the essence of how interactions can spark feelings and memories, yet vanish just as quickly, leading one to ponder the deeper meanings behind presence and absence in our lives.
Themes
CommunicationSilenceTransienceAbsenceConnectionExistence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the significance of fleeting moments in relationships.
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