Chance Quote by Charlotte Bronte
“Her coming was my hope each day, Her parting was my pain; The chance that did her steps delay Was ice in every vein.”
About This Quote
The speaker finds daily hope in someone's presence but feels deep pain when they leave, and any delay feels chillingly fatal.
In simple terms: Hope and pain linked to a loved one's presence and absence.
Cherish moments and accept inevitable partings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship
- daily routine
- grief
- anticipation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance hope with the risk of disappointment?
- What rituals help you cope with inevitable loss?
Hope may be fragile and can turn to suffering when expectations aren't met.