Kissing Quote by George MacDonald
“Alas, how easily things go wrong! A sigh too much, a kiss too long And there follows a mist and a weeping rain And life is never the same again”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Mist and the Rain”, 1865
Expresses sudden loss of joy after a small misstep, leading to sorrow.
In simple terms: Small mistakes can cause great sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments and avoid careless actions.
Themes
love
loss
consequence
Mood
melancholy
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
tragic romance
poetic lament
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments have you let slip?
- How do you recover from sudden loss?
A Different Perspective
Emotional intensity may be overstated for effect.
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