Quote by Maurice Maeterlinck

When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called forth by the memory of hours when we loved not enough.

When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called for

Summary

This quote suggests that when we lose someone we love, our deepest sorrow stems not only from the absence but also from the regret we feel for not having loved them more during the time we had together. It implies that the realization of missed opportunities to express love and appreciation intensifies the grief, revealing the importance of cherishing and appreciating our loved ones while we can.

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