Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Footfalls echo in the memory Down the passage which we did not take Towards the door we never opened Into the rosegarden. My words echo Thus, in your mind.

Footfalls echo in the memory Down the passage which we

Summary

This quote by T.S. Eliot encapsulates the lingering impact of the choices we did not make. It highlights the haunting reminders of the paths not taken, symbolized by echoing footfalls and an unopened door leading to a beautiful destination. These lost possibilities continue to resonate in our memory, keeping us curious about the unexplored possibilities and questioning the roads we have chosen. The quote suggests that these echoes of missed opportunities, expressed through words, persistently resonate within our minds, reminding us of the roads untaken and the unattained joys in life.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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