Autumn Quote by Matsuo Basho
“Sadly, I part from you; Like a clam torn from its shell, I go, and autumn too.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Haiku collection, 1689
The speaker feels a deep sense of loss, likened to a clam separated from its shell in autumn.
In simple terms: Parting feels like a painful, natural separation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change as part of life's cycle.
Themes
loss
nature
seasonality
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
haiku
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- seasonal transitions
- reflective writing
Key Concepts
Impermanence
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does autumn symbolize for you?
- How do you cope with inevitable separations?
A Different Perspective
May idealize sorrow.
