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“All things on earth point home in old October; sailors to sea, travellers to walls and fences, hunters to field and hollow and the long voice of the hounds, the lover to the love he has forsaken.” quote by Thomas Wolfe
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“All things on earth point home in old October; sailors to sea, travellers to walls and fences, hunters to field and hollow and the long voice of the hounds, the lover to the love he has forsaken.”

Thomas Wolfe

About This Quote

Source Novel: Look Homeward, Angel, 1929

Nature and human journeys intertwine, reflecting longing and loss across seasons and places.

In simple terms: Nature mirrors human longing.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on how environment shapes emotions.

Themes

nature journey loss

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • grief counseling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolism seasonal cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the October setting evoke?
  • How do personal journeys mirror natural cycles?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations may vary widely among readers.

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