If two lives join, there is oft a scar. They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far.
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And let them pass, as they will too soon, _x000D_ _x000D_ With the bean-flowers' boon, _x000D_ _x000D_ And the blackbird's tune, _x000D_ _x000D_ And May, and June!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the transient beauty of nature and the passage of time.
In this quote, Robert Browning captures the essence of life's fleeting moments, urging us to appreciate the beauty around us, symbolized by the blooming flowers and the songs of birds during the spring and early summer months. It serves as a reminder that both time and nature move forward, and we should embrace and cherish these gifts before they pass us by.
Themes
NatureBeautyTimeSpringTransience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of living in the moment during a nature appreciation event.
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