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The wind I hear it sighing, with autumn's saddest sound…

“The wind I hear it sighing, with autumn's saddest sound; withered leaves all thick are lying, as spring-flowers on the ground. This dark night has won me to wander far away; old feelings gather fast upon me.” quote by Emily Brontë
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““The wind I hear it sighing, with autumn's saddest sound; withered leaves all thick are lying, as spring-flowers on the ground. This dark night has won me to wander far away; old feelings gather fast upon me.””

Emily Brontë

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 feels melancholy, noting autumn's sorrow and the contrast of spring flowers amidst decay, prompting a wandering of.

In simple terms: Autumn sorrow and spring hope stir wanderlust.

Key Takeaway

Embrace melancholy as a catalyst for exploration.

Themes

nature melancholy wanderlust seasonal change

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • nature walks

Key Concepts

poetry romanticism emotional introspection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the contrast of seasons symbolize for you?
  • How does melancholy inspire movement?
A Different Perspective

The imagery may romanticize suffering.

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