Quote by Augusta Jane Evans

Oh! Duty is an icy shadow. It will freeze you. It cannot fill the heart's sanctuary.

Oh! Duty is an icy shadow. It will freeze you. It cannot fil

Summary

This quote suggests that duty, or the obligations and responsibilities we have in life, can be restrictive and cold. It implies that duty alone is incapable of bringing true fulfillment or happiness to one's inner self. Instead, it may create a frozen and distant environment, devoid of the warmth and love found within the sanctuary of the heart. The quote encourages individuals to seek a balance between their duties and their personal desires, indicating that blindly following duty without addressing one's own emotional and spiritual needs can lead to feelings of emptiness.

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