Quote by George Eliot

In every parting there is an image of death.

In every parting there is an image of death.

Summary

This quote suggests that whenever we say goodbye or part ways with someone, it reminds us of the eventual end of life and the possibility of never seeing that person again. It implies that farewells carry a certain weight and sadness, as they symbolize a temporary or permanent separation and mirror the somber reality of death. The quote suggests that partings invoke a sense of mortality, prompting us to reflect on the brevity and impermanence of life.

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By George Eliot

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