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“The heart less bounding at emotion new, The hope, once crushed, less quick to spring again.” quote by Matthew Arnold
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“The heart less bounding at emotion new, The hope, once crushed, less quick to spring again.”

Matthew Arnold

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Heart’s New Bounding” (hypothetical), 1855

After heartbreak, hope can revive quickly, though emotions feel different.

In simple terms: Hope returns after loss, but feels altered.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself to feel renewed hope slowly.

Themes

resilience hope heartbreak

Mood

hopeful melancholic

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • recovering from loss
  • starting new relationships
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

Emotional renewal psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize genuine hope?
  • What steps help heal after heartbreak?
A Different Perspective

New hope may mask unresolved grief.

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