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Love Quote by Laurie McBain

“Oft in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me, Fond memory brings the light Of other days around me; The smiles, the tears, Of boyhood years, The words of love then spoken; The eyes that shown Now dimmed and gone, The cheerful hearts now broken. (from When the Splendor Falls by Laurie…” quote by Laurie McBain
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““Oft in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me, Fond memory brings the light Of other days around me; The smiles, the tears, Of boyhood years, The words of love then spoken; The eyes that shown Now dimmed and gone, The cheerful hearts now broken. (from When the Splendor Falls by Laurie McBain)””

Laurie McBain

About This Quote

Source Poem: When the Splendor Falls by Laurie McBain, 1985

Reflects on how memories of past joys and sorrows surface in quiet nights, reminding us of both love and loss.

In simple terms: Night memories bring both joy and pain.

Key Takeaway

Cherish memories, accept loss.

Themes

nostalgia memory loss reflection

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • late-night contemplation
  • writing
  • grieving
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

psychology human experience impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What past moment comforts you now?
  • How do you balance remembering with living?
A Different Perspective

Memories can be overwhelming and hinder present focus.

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