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“Suddenly, this word fills me with a sense of sadness I haven't felt since childhood. The kind of sadness you feel at the end of summer. When the fireflies are gone, the ponds are all dried up and the plants are wilted. It's no longer really summer but the air is still too warm and heavy to be…” quote by Augusten Burroughs
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““Suddenly, this word fills me with a sense of sadness I haven't felt since childhood. The kind of sadness you feel at the end of summer. When the fireflies are gone, the ponds are all dried up and the plants are wilted. It's no longer really summer but the air is still too warm and heavy to be fall. It's the season between seasons. It's the feeling of something dying.””

Augusten Burroughs

About This Quote

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

Describes a lingering melancholy that feels like a transitional period between summer and fall, symbolizing loss and the uneasy anticipation of change.

In simple terms: A lingering sadness marks the transition between seasons and life phases.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the feeling and reflect on what is ending.

Themes

loss transition melancholy

Mood

nostalgic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • end of summer
  • personal loss
  • emotional transition
  • reflection

Key Concepts

seasonal change nostalgia growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this in symbolize in your life?
  • How can you find meaning in transitional moments?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may also inspire hope for renewal, not just sadness.

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