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So we shall wonder little, blink our eyes at repetitions…

“So we shall wonder little, blink our eyes at repetitions of the sun and moon; a briefer death than death i take for mine, and you are content in your frozen place. A narrow light, but certain: we can share the cliffs of winter, marvelous and sheer.” quote by Grace Butcher
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““So we shall wonder little, blink our eyes at repetitions of the sun and moon; a briefer death than death i take for mine, and you are content in your frozen place. A narrow light, but certain: we can share the cliffs of winter, marvelous and sheer.””

Grace Butcher

About This Quote

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

Contemplation of mortality and shared human experience despite fleeting existence.

In simple terms: Life is brief, yet we can share moments.

Key Takeaway

Cherish shared moments.

Themes

mortality connection beauty

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • reflection
  • appreciation of nature

Key Concepts

existentialism shared experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning in fleeting moments?
  • What shared experiences sustain you?
A Different Perspective

Life's brevity may limit depth of connection.

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