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“And the days darken round me, and the years, Among new men, strange faces, other minds.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“And the days darken round me, and the years, Among new men, strange faces, other minds.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: In Memoriam, 1850

A sense of darkness and alienation grows as time passes and new, unfamiliar people appear.

In simple terms: Time brings unfamiliar faces and a feeling of isolation.

Key Takeaway

Adapt by seeking connection despite change.

Themes

change isolation time identity alienation

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic literary

When to use this quote

  • career transitions
  • moving to new cities
  • aging
  • meeting new groups

Key Concepts

existentialism loneliness social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes you feel connected in new environments?
  • How do you maintain identity amid change?
A Different Perspective

New people can also bring fresh perspectives.

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