Time is a dream ... a destroying dream;_x000D_ _x000D_ It lays great cities in dust, it fills the seas;_x000D_ _x000D_ It covers the face of beauty, and tumbles walls.
Conrad AikenRead
Music I heard with you was more than music, and bread I broke with you was more than bread. Now that I am without you, all is desolate; all that was once so beautiful is dead.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses how shared moments and experiences deepen their significance through love, and their absence leads to a profound sense of loss.
Conrad Aiken's quote reflects on the transformative power of love and companionship, emphasizing that shared experiences, such as listening to music or breaking bread together, are enriched by emotional connection. The absence of a loved one results in a desolate feeling, where the beauty of those moments fades away, highlighting the deep impact that love has on our perception of joy and attachment.
Themes
LoveLossCompanionshipBeautyExperience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a memorial for a loved one to emphasize the value of shared moments.
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