Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Please send me your last pair of shoes, worn out with dancing as you mentioned in your letter, so that I might have something to press against my heart.

Please send me your last pair of shoes, worn out with dancin

Summary

This quote reflects the desire for a physical reminder of a loved one's presence. The speaker asks for the sender's old shoes, worn out from dancing, as a symbol to keep close to their heart. This gesture indicates a longing for a connection and a way to hold onto cherished memories. It highlights the sentimental value we attach to physical objects as conduits to evoke emotions and keep sentimental reminders alive in our lives.

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Dance Dancing

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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