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“Yea, I have looked, and seen November there; The changeless seal of change it seemed to be, Fair death of things that, living once, were fair; Bright sign of loneliness too great for me, Strange image of the dread eternity, In whose void patience how can these have part, These outstretched…” quote by William Morris
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“Yea, I have looked, and seen November there; The changeless seal of change it seemed to be, Fair death of things that, living once, were fair; Bright sign of loneliness too great for me, Strange image of the dread eternity, In whose void patience how can these have part, These outstretched feverish hands, this restless heart?”

William Morris

About This Quote

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

Change is inevitable; even the constant seems to shift, revealing loneliness and dread.

In simple terms: Change is constant, even when it seems unchanging.

Key Takeaway

Accept change and its hidden emotions.

Themes

philosophy loneliness change

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • societal upheaval
  • creative process

Key Concepts

impermanence existential dread

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does change reveal about your inner self?
  • How do you find meaning in inevitable shifts?
A Different Perspective

Some may view change as opportunity, not just dread.

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