Hope Quote by Vita Sackville-West
““I hope you miss me, though I could scarcely (even in the cause of vanity) wish you to miss me as much as I miss you, for that hurts too much, but what I do hope is that I’ve left some sort of a little blank which won’t be filled till I come back. I bear you a grudge for spoiling me for everybody’s else companionship, it is too bad.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Edwardians by Vita Sackville-West, 1927
The speaker wishes to be missed deeply, yet fears the pain of longing, hoping to leave a lingering emptiness until return, and feels jealous of others sharing the beloved's companionship.
In simple terms: Want to be missed but fear the pain of longing, leaving a void until return.
Key Takeaway
Accept longing, cherish moments, manage jealousy.
Themes
longing
jealousy
absence
relationships
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- friendship
- family dynamics
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
attachment
void
emotional conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value being missed over being shared?
- How does jealousy affect your connections?
A Different Perspective
The desire for exclusivity can strain relationships and cause resentment.
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