Alas, how easily things go wrong! A sigh too much, a kiss too long And there follows a mist and a weeping rain And life is never the same again
George MacdonaldRead
She would wonder what had hurt her when she found her face wet with tears, and then would wonder how she could have been hurt without knowing it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the confusion and pain that can come from emotional hurt, often occurring without our awareness.
This quote by George Macdonald captures the bewilderment that follows emotional pain, suggesting that people can experience hurt on a deep level without being consciously aware of its cause. It speaks to the complexity of human emotions, where tears flow from unrecognized wounds, prompting introspection about one's feelings and experiences.
Themes
EmotionsPainTearsAwarenessHurtConfusion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a conversation about mental health awareness.
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