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Darkness Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

“He that shuts love out, in turn shall be Shut out from love, and on her threshold lie, Howling in outer darkness.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“He that shuts love out, in turn shall be Shut out from love, and on her threshold lie, Howling in outer darkness.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Lady of Shalott, 1842

Those who reject love become isolated, left to wander in darkness without companionship.

In simple terms: Rejecting love leads to loneliness.

Key Takeaway

Open yourself to love.

Themes

love isolation consequence

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

emotional withdrawal loneliness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears keep you from love?
  • How can one heal after rejection?
A Different Perspective

Love can be risky and may cause pain.

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