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“The world turns and the world spins, the tide runs in and the tide runs out, and there is nothing in the world more beautiful and more wonderful in all its evolved forms than two souls who look at each other straight on. And there is nothing more woeful and soul-saddening than when they are…” quote by Gary D. Schmidt
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““The world turns and the world spins, the tide runs in and the tide runs out, and there is nothing in the world more beautiful and more wonderful in all its evolved forms than two souls who look at each other straight on. And there is nothing more woeful and soul-saddening than when they are parted...everything in the world rejoices in the touch, and everything in the world laments in the losing.””

Gary D. Schmidt

About This Quote

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

Love and connection bring profound joy, while separation causes deep sorrow, reflecting the human yearning for unity.

In simple terms: Being close feels wonderful; being apart hurts.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and protect close relationships.

Themes

love connection joy sorrow human nature

Mood

melancholic hopeful reflective

Type

poetic emotional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • family ties
  • friendships
  • long-distance love
  • loss of a loved one

Key Concepts

interpersonal bonds emotional contrast existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture closeness?
  • What can you do when distance feels painful?
A Different Perspective

Even when together, relationships need effort to stay healthy.

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