Quote by Lewis Carroll

O bitter is it to abide In weariness alway: At dawn to sigh for eventide, At eventide for day. Thy noon hath fled: thy sun hath shone: The brightness of thy day is gone: What need to lag and linger on Till life be cold and gray?

O bitter is it to abide In weariness alway: At dawn to sigh

Summary

This quote expresses the bitterness and weariness that comes from constantly longing for a different time or situation. The idea of sighing for eventide at dawn and for the day at eventide highlights the dissatisfaction and longing for something different. The speaker suggests that when one's time of joy or fulfillment has passed, there is no purpose in lingering on until life loses its vibrancy. It speaks to the painful experience of feeling stuck and longing for change, rather than embracing the present and finding contentment.

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By Lewis Carroll

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