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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.” quote by Nathaniel Parker Willis
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“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.”

Nathaniel Parker Willis

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept loss, cherish memories.

Themes

memory loss symbolism

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetry lament

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • mourning
  • archival preservation

Key Concepts

transience emotional attachment nostalgia

Questions to Reflect On

  • What objects hold personal significance for you?
  • How do you let go of faded memories?
A Different Perspective

Holding onto broken symbols can hinder healing.

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