Women know the way to rear up children (to be just). They know a simple, merry, tender knack of tying sashes, fitting baby-shoes, and stringing pretty words that make no sense. And kissing full sense into empty words.
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Suddenly, as rare things will, it vanished.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the fleeting nature of rare and beautiful moments.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's quote captures the essence of transience in life, reminding us that even the most precious experiences can disappear unexpectedly. It serves as a reflection on the importance of cherishing rare moments, as they are often ephemeral and valuable.
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FleetingMomentsRareTransienceCherish
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about appreciating life's moments, one might say, 'As Elizabeth Barrett Browning reminds us, suddenly, as rare things will, it vanished.'
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Love me sweet With all thou art Feeling, thinking, seeing; Love me in the Lightest part, Love me in full Being.
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