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Bells Quote by Izumi Shikibu

“In love longing I listen to the monk's bell. I will never forget you even for an interval short as those between the bell notes.” quote by Izumi Shikibu
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“In love longing I listen to the monk's bell. I will never forget you even for an interval short as those between the bell notes.”

Izumi Shikibu

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Monk's Bell" from The Collection of Izumi Shikibu, 11th century

Love endures beyond fleeting moments, echoing like a bell's resonance.

In simple terms: Love lasts beyond brief intervals.

Key Takeaway

Cherish enduring affection.

Themes

love longing memory

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • grief
  • mindfulness
  • meditation

Key Concepts

poetry temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the bell symbolize for you?
  • How do you honor fleeting memories?
A Different Perspective

May idealize longing over realistic connection.

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