Quote by Hilaire Belloc

Loss and possession, death and life are one, There falls no shadow where there shines no sun.

Loss and possession, death and life are one, There falls no

Summary

This quote suggests that the concepts of loss and possession, as well as death and life, are interconnected and inseparable. It implies that one cannot truly experience one without also experiencing the other. Furthermore, it conveys the idea that sorrow or darkness (symbolized by shadows) can only exist in contexts where happiness or light (symbolized by the sun) is present. In essence, this quote highlights the idea of duality and how contrasting elements are intricately intertwined in the human experience.

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By Hilaire Belloc

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