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Upon my return I found the call in my box. It was Anne's…

“Upon my return I found the call in my box. It was Anne's number, then Anne's voice on the wire, and, as always, the little leap and plunk in my heart like a frog jumping into a lily pool. With the ripples spreading round.” quote by Robert Penn Warren
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““Upon my return I found the call in my box. It was Anne's number, then Anne's voice on the wire, and, as always, the little leap and plunk in my heart like a frog jumping into a lily pool. With the ripples spreading round.””

Robert Penn Warren

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 experiences an emotional surge upon hearing a familiar voice, likening the feeling to a frog’s leap, symbolizing sudden joy and rippling impact.

In simple terms: Hearing a loved one’s voice sparks sudden joy.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments that lift you.

Themes

love joy memory

Mood

nostalgic uplifting

Type

emotional literary

When to use this quote

  • reuniting with a friend
  • receiving good news
  • unexpected connection

Key Concepts

psychology emotional resonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments make your heart leap?
  • How do you sustain that feeling?
A Different Perspective

Joy may be fleeting and dependent on external triggers.

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