Broken Quote by Nathaniel Parker Willis
“If e'er I win a parting token, 'Tis something that has lost its power-- A chain that has been used and broken, A ruin'd glove, a faded flower; Something that makes my pleasure less, Something that means--forgetfulness.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Parting Token,” 1850
A token once cherished loses its meaning after being broken, symbolizing fading memories.
In simple terms: Broken tokens lose their power.
Accept loss, cherish memories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- mourning
- archival preservation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What objects hold personal significance for you?
- How do you let go of faded memories?
Holding onto broken symbols can hinder healing.