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Constancy Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay

“The heart grows weary after a little Of what it loved for a little while.” quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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“The heart grows weary after a little Of what it loved for a little while.”

Edna St. Vincent Millay

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Heart” in The Harp of Life, 1921

Love’s intensity fades over time, leaving a lingering weariness after brief devotion.

In simple terms: Love wanes after short periods.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence of affection.

Themes

love transience weariness

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

emotional cycles poetic reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What causes emotional fatigue?
  • Can brief love be meaningful?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may clash with this view.

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