Exile Quote by Sherry Thomas
““How ironic that when they’d been married, she’d never thought of growing old with him. Yet now, years after the annulment, she should think of it with the yearning of an exile, for the homeland that had long ago evicted her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Language of Flowers by Sherry Thomas, 2010
A woman reflects on unexpected longing for a past marriage after its end, feeling like an exile yearning for a lost home.
In simple terms: She misses a former marriage like a lost homeland.
Key Takeaway
Recognize lingering feelings and seek closure.
Themes
love
loss
longing
identity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
emotional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy
- journaling
Key Concepts
exile
nostalgia
marriage
selfdiscovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this longing teach you about your current relationships?
- How can you honor the past without being trapped by it?
A Different Perspective
The yearning may idealize the past, overlooking present possibilities.
