Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the darkness So on the ocean of life, we pass and speak one another, only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence.

Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passin

Summary

This quote is metaphorical, highlighting the transient nature of human connections. It compares the passage of ships in the night, briefly acknowledging each other through signals and distant voices, to the interactions between individuals in life. Similarly, people cross paths momentarily, exchanging fleeting looks and words before disappearing into the darkness of their own journeys. The quote encapsulates the limited and temporary nature of these encounters, emphasizing the brevity and silence that follow such passing connections.

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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