Quote by Charles Dickens

The suspense: the fearful, acute suspense: of standing idly by while the life of one we dearly love, is trembling in the balance; the racking thoughts that crowd upon the mind, and make the heart beat violently, and the breath come thick, by the force of the images they conjure up before it; the desperate anxiety to relieve the pain, or lessen the danger, which we have no power to alleviate; the sinking of soul and spirit, which the sad remembrance of our helplessness produces; what tortures can equal these; what reflections of endeavours can, in the full tide and fever of the time, allay them!


The suspense: the fearful, acute suspense: of standing idly

Summary

This quote captures the intense emotional turmoil and helplessness experienced when someone we deeply love is in a life-threatening situation. The suspense and fear of not being able to actively do anything to alleviate their pain or danger is described as tormenting and physically overwhelming. The quote emphasizes the desperate anxiety and longing for relief that arises from the vivid images conjured up in our minds. It speaks of the profound impact on our soul and spirit when we are reminded of our own powerlessness in such moments, questioning whether any form of reflection or effort can provide solace during these tumultuous times.

By Charles Dickens
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