Quote by Anatole France

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves we must die to one life before we can enter another.

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy

Summary

This quote suggests that any kind of change, no matter how much we desire it, always carries a tinge of sadness. It highlights the idea that when we leave something behind, whether it be a phase in life or a part of our identity, we essentially experience a small death. In order to embrace a new beginning or a different version of ourselves, we must let go of what once defined us. This melancholic aspect of change reminds us that growth and transformation often involve sacrifice and the shedding of old selves.

By Anatole France

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