Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, from

Though thou loved her as thyself,As a self of purer clay,Tho' her parting dims the day,Stealing grace from all alive,Heartily know,When half-gods go,The gods arrive.

Though thou loved her as thyself,As a self of purer clay,Tho

Summary

This quote suggests that even if someone loves another person deeply and sees them as perfect, their departure may bring a sense of emptiness and sorrow. However, the quote reminds us that when these half-perfect beings leave, it creates space for the arrival of truly divine and perfect beings. It implies that there is a silver lining in every goodbye, as it paves the way for something greater and more extraordinary to come into our lives.

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