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Every winter, When the great sun has turned his face away…

“Every winter, When the great sun has turned his face away, The earth goes down into a vale of grief, And fasts, and weeps, and shrouds herself in sables, Leaving her wedding-garlands to decay- Then leaps in spring to his returning kisses.” quote by Charles Kingsley
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“Every winter, When the great sun has turned his face away, The earth goes down into a vale of grief, And fasts, and weeps, and shrouds herself in sables, Leaving her wedding-garlands to decay- Then leaps in spring to his returning kisses.”

Charles Kingsley

About This Quote

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

Winter symbolizes sorrow and loss, but spring returns with renewed love and vitality.

In simple terms: Winter is sad; spring brings love.

Key Takeaway

Hope for renewal after hardship.

Themes

seasons renewal hope

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • seasonal affective disorder
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

cyclical nature emotional cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal winters have you endured?
  • How do you nurture hope during bleak times?
A Different Perspective

Spring may not instantly heal all wounds.

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