Quote by Robert Browning

I would have rummaged, ransacked at the word; Those old odd corners of an empty heart; For remnants of dim love the long disused, And dusty crumbling of romance!

I would have rummaged, ransacked at the word; Those old odd

Summary

This quote illustrates the speaker's strong desire to search and explore the depths of their own heart, hoping to find traces of past love and remnants of long-forgotten romance. The use of words like "rummaged" and "ransacked" suggests an intense and thorough quest into the innermost corners of the speaker's emotional being, which they perceive as an empty space. It conveys a sense of nostalgia and curiosity, as they wish to revive and understand the feelings that have decayed over time.

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