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Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see, My heart…

“Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see, My heart untravelled, fondly turns to thee; Still to my brother turns, with ceaseless pain, And drags at each remove a lengthening chain.” quote by Oliver Goldsmith
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“Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see, My heart untravelled, fondly turns to thee; Still to my brother turns, with ceaseless pain, And drags at each remove a lengthening chain.”

Oliver Goldsmith

About This Quote

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

Longing for distant places creates emotional pain and a sense of endless yearning.

In simple terms: Distance creates longing and sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge longing while seeking connection.

Themes

longing pain distance

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • travel planning
  • family separation
  • creative writing
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

poetry romanticism existential yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “chain” symbolize for you?
  • How can you balance yearning with gratitude?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing distance can hinder present appreciation.

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