Gazed Quote by Ann Radcliffe
““Emily gazed long on the splendours of the world she was quitting, of which the whole magnificence seemed thus given to her sight only to increase her regret on leaving it; for her, Valancourt alone was in that world; to him alone her heart turned, and for him alone fell her bitter tears.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Romance of Valancourt, 1795
Emily loves Valancourt above all; leaving the world heightens her sorrow, making her grief more intense.
In simple terms: Love intensifies loss.
Cherish love before loss.
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When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- travel journaling
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing shape our choices?
- Can beauty be appreciated without sorrow?
Idealizing love may ignore practical realities.