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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O never star Was lost; here We all aspire to heaven and there is heaven Above us. If I stoop Into a dark tremendous sea of cloud, It is but for a time; I press God's lamp Close to my breast; its splendor soon or late Will pierce the gloom. I shall emerge some day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the eternal presence of hope and the belief in personal resilience amidst darkness.
Robert Browning’s quote speaks to the unyielding nature of hope and aspiration. He suggests that no matter how lost one may feel or how dark the circumstances, there is always a light – symbolized by God's lamp – that will eventually break through. The struggle within dark times is temporary, and the promise of emerging into the light serves as an affirming belief that one can overcome challenges and find clarity again.
Themes
HopeResilienceLightDarknessAspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire someone going through a tough time to hold on to hope.
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