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“Ne'er to meet, or ne'er to part, is peace.” quote by Edward Young
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“Ne'er to meet, or ne'er to part, is peace.”

Edward Young

About This Quote

Source Poem: Night Thoughts by Edward Young, 1742

Peace is found in neither meeting nor parting, but in the stillness between.

In simple terms: True peace lies in calm, not in contact.

Key Takeaway

Value quiet moments over social ties.

Themes

peace solitude relationships

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • loneliness
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can solitude be balanced with social needs?
  • What does peace mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May ignore benefits of connection.

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