Quote by Charles Dickens

The mother who lay in the grave, was the mother of my infancy; the little creature in her arms, was myself, as I had once been, hushed for ever on her bosom.

The mother who lay in the grave, was the mother of my infanc

Summary

This quote conveys a profound and tender reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of death. It speaks of a person seeing their deceased mother, who signifies their own early stages of life. Through the symbolism of the "little creature in her arms" and the reference to being "hushed for ever on her bosom," the quote emphasizes the cyclical nature of existence and the eternal bond between a mother and child. It evokes a sense of longing for the innocence and security of the past while acknowledging the transience and finality of life.

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By Charles Dickens

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