Quote by Franz Schubert

When I wished to sing of love it turned to sorrow. And when I wished to sing of sorrow it was transformed for me into love.


When I wished to sing of love it turned to sorrow. And when

Summary

This quote suggests that the experience of love and sorrow is deeply intertwined and interconnected. It implies that the emotions of love and sorrow are not separate entities, but rather two sides of the same coin. It highlights the paradoxical nature of human emotions, how one can easily and unexpectedly transform into the other. It acknowledges the complexity and duality of these emotions, where the line between love and sorrow becomes blurred, emphasizing the delicate balance between joy and heartache in the human experience.

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Music
By Franz Schubert
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