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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” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“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”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

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.

Key Takeaway

Find ways to express inner yearning.

Themes

loss longing nature

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

literary emotive

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • creative expression
  • solitude

Key Concepts

communication absence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the sea symbolize for you?
  • How do you cope with silent longing?
A Different Perspective

Expression may not heal all wounds.

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