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Flings Quote by Thomas Hardy

“What then? Joy-jaunts, impassioned flings, Love and its ecstasy, Will always have been great things, great things to me!” quote by Thomas Hardy
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““What then? Joy-jaunts, impassioned flings, Love and its ecstasy, Will always have been great things, great things to me!””

Thomas Hardy

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Darkling Thrush” by Thomas Hardy, 1900

Joyful experiences and love are enduring, valuable aspects of life for the speaker.

In simple terms: Joy and love are great things.

Key Takeaway

Cherish joyful moments.

Themes

joy love value experience

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • celebration of life
  • relationships

Key Concepts

existentialism romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes joy and love great to you?
  • How do you sustain them?
A Different Perspective

May overlook suffering or loss.

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