Quote by Edmond Haracourt

To leave is to die a little... one leaves behind a little of oneself at any hour, at any place.

To leave is to die a little... one leaves behind a little of

Summary

This quote suggests that every time we leave a place or a moment, a part of ourselves remains behind. It implies that leaving means losing a small piece of our identity or essence. It emphasizes the notion that our experiences and connections with people and places shape us, and when we move away or depart, we inevitably leave behind a part of who we are. This quote carries a sense of melancholy, highlighting the bittersweet truth that every departure involves a subtle loss.

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Death

By Edmond Haracourt

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