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“Where'e'er I go, my soul shall stay with thee: 'Tis but my shadow that I take away: - John Morley gave this quote to Sophia Paterson in the book "The Winter Sea” quote by Dryden's King Arthur or the British Worthy
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““ Where'e'er I go, my soul shall stay with thee: 'Tis but my shadow that I take away: - John Morley gave this quote to Sophia Paterson in the book "The Winter Sea””

Dryden's King Arthur or the British Worthy

About This Quote

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

The speaker declares that wherever they go, their soul remains with a beloved, taking only a shadow away.

In simple terms: Soul stays with loved one despite distance.

Key Takeaway

Cherish deep connections.

Themes

love soul presence departure metaphor

Mood

romantic poetic

Type

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When to use this quote

  • personal letters
  • fictional dialogue
  • romantic literature

Key Concepts

spiritual bond emotional attachment poetic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “shadow” represent?
  • How do you keep love present when apart?
A Different Perspective

Metaphor may be overly romanticized.

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