Cold Quote by Boris Pasternak
“Farewell, my great one, my own, farewell, my pride, farewell, my swift, deep, dear river, how I loved your daylong splashing, how I loved to plunge into your cold waves.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Farewell to the River", 1935, Russia
The speaker bids farewell to a beloved river, recalling its beauty and the joy it gave.
In simple terms: Farewell to a cherished river.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments, let go gracefully.
Themes
nature
loss
memory
beauty
transience
Mood
melancholic
nostalgic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- environmental appreciation
- grief processing
- creative writing
Key Concepts
poetic imagery
emotional attachment
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the river represent for you?
- How do you honor past joys?
A Different Perspective
The river may symbolize broader loss, making the farewell more complex.
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