Skip to content

Feeling Quote by Arthur Golden

“Seeing him again after so long awakened something inside me. I was surprised to find myself feeling sad rather than joyful, as I would have imagined.” quote by Arthur Golden
Download Open image
“Seeing him again after so long awakened something inside me. I was surprised to find myself feeling sad rather than joyful, as I would have imagined.”

Arthur Golden

About This Quote

Source Novel: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, 1997

Reuniting with a past love can stir unexpected emotions, revealing inner longing and melancholy.

In simple terms: Seeing an old love can bring sadness instead of joy.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and explore unexpected feelings.

Themes

nostalgia emotion relationships

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

personal emotional

When to use this quote

  • reuniting with an ex
  • visiting hometown
  • anniversary gatherings

Key Concepts

psychology memory attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this sadness reveal about unmet needs?
  • How can you honor these feelings?
A Different Perspective

Emotions may be complex and not match expectations.

3.9 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Arthur Golden

Explore all 190 Arthur Golden quotes

More Feeling quotes

Browse all 8,810 Feeling quotes