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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.” quote by Charlotte Bronte
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“Her coming was my hope each day, Her parting was my pain; The chance that did her steps delay Was ice in every vein.”

Charlotte Bronte

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.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments and accept inevitable partings.

Themes

love hope loss anticipation pain

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship
  • daily routine
  • grief
  • anticipation

Key Concepts

emotional attachment temporal anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance hope with the risk of disappointment?
  • What rituals help you cope with inevitable loss?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be fragile and can turn to suffering when expectations aren't met.

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