Quote by Christina Rossetti

And all the winds go sighing, for sweet things dying.

And all the winds go sighing, for sweet things dying.

Summary

This quote expresses a melancholic sentiment about the fleeting nature of beauty and happiness. The "winds sighing" metaphorically represents the sadness and mourning that ensues when beautiful and precious things come to an end. The "sweet things dying" refers to the inevitable demise of anything delightful or joyful in life. It tells us that there is a universal sadness present in the world as even nature seems to mourn the loss of delightful experiences, underscoring the transient nature of life's pleasures.

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By Christina Rossetti

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