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Autumn Quote by Jane Ellen Harrison

“Life does not cease when you are old, it only suffers a rich change. You go on loving, only your love, instead of a burning, fiery furnace, is the mellow glow of an autumn sun.” quote by Jane Ellen Harrison
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““Life does not cease when you are old, it only suffers a rich change. You go on loving, only your love, instead of a burning, fiery furnace, is the mellow glow of an autumn sun.””

Jane Ellen Harrison

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Nature of Myth, 1912

Life continues after aging, shifting from intense passion to a gentle, enduring love.

In simple terms: Aging changes love from fiery to mellow.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s evolving warmth.

Themes

aging love change continuity

Mood

reflective tranquil

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • retirement
  • long-term relationships
  • grandparenting
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

human experience emotional development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture deep connections in later life?
  • What new forms of love emerge with age?
A Different Perspective

The mellow love may lack the excitement of youthful passion.

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