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As perfume doth remain In the folds where it hath lain, So…

“As perfume doth remain In the folds where it hath lain, So the thought of you, remaining Deeply folded in my brain, Will not leave me: all things leave me: You remain.” quote by Arthur Symons
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“As perfume doth remain In the folds where it hath lain, So the thought of you, remaining Deeply folded in my brain, Will not leave me: all things leave me: You remain.”

Arthur Symons

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A lingering memory of a loved one stays in the mind despite everything else fading.

In simple terms: A loved one stays in mind.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and accept persistent memories.

Themes

memory love loneliness

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • romantic longing
  • mental focus

Key Concepts

psychology attachment impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance remembering with living now?
  • Can you let go without losing love?
A Different Perspective

Memories can become overwhelming and hinder present living.

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