Love death Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“Break, break, break, On thy cold gray stones, O Sea! And I would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me And the stately ships go on To their haven under the hill; But O for the touch of a vanish'd hand, and the sound of a voice that is still”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Break, Break, Break" (1842)
The poet longs for the sea to speak his thoughts, yearning for lost touch and a voice that remains silent.
In simple terms: He wishes the sea could voice his inner thoughts and lost connections.
Find ways to express inner yearning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief
- creative expression
- solitude
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sea symbolize for you?
- How do you cope with silent longing?
Expression may not heal all wounds.