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 at the verge of the sea that tells so little, but tells a little, and watched the outgoing of this last tremendous tide.””
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.
Cherish moments, even if brief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel experiences
- romantic encounters
- personal loss
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fleeting moments have shaped you?
- How do you find meaning in temporary connections?
Such ephemerality may cause lingering longing.