Patience patience quotes is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
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Days of absence, sad and dreary,_x000D_ Clothed in sorrow's dark array, -_x000D_ Days of absence, I am weary;_x000D_ She I love is far away.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the deep sadness and weariness experienced due to being apart from a loved one.
In this quote, Rousseau conveys the emotional turmoil that comes with physical separation from a beloved person. The use of phrases like 'sad and dreary' and 'clothed in sorrow's dark array' highlights the profound sense of loss and longing, suggesting that absence not only causes emotional pain but also exhausts the individual's spirit, emphasizing the significance of love and companionship in one's life.
Themes
AbsenceSorrowLoveLongingSeparation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a letter to a partner who is traveling for work.
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