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Life Quote by E.M. Forster

“She was parting from these Wilcoxes for the second time. Paul and his mother, ripple and great wave, had flowed into her life and ebbed out of it forever. The ripple had left no traces behind: the wave had strewn at her feet fragments torn from the unknown. A curious seeker, she stood for a while…” quote by E.M. Forster
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““She was parting from these Wilcoxes for the second time. Paul and his mother, ripple and great wave, had flowed into her life and ebbed out of it forever. The ripple had left no traces behind: the wave had strewn at her feet fragments torn from the unknown. A curious seeker, she stood for a while at the verge of the sea that tells so little, but tells a little, and watched the outgoing of this last tremendous tide.””

E.M. Forster

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Passage to India, 1924

She experiences a fleeting, profound connection that leaves no trace, symbolizing impermanence.

In simple terms: A brief, deep bond that disappears.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments, even if brief.

Themes

impermanence connection memory

Mood

nostalgic poignant

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • travel experiences
  • romantic encounters
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

transience human relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fleeting moments have shaped you?
  • How do you find meaning in temporary connections?
A Different Perspective

Such ephemerality may cause lingering longing.

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