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I know not why there is such a melancholy feeling attached to the remembrance of past happiness, except that we fear tha
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"I know not why there is such a melancholy feeling attached to the remembrance of past happiness, except that we fear that the future can have nothing so bright as the past"

- Julia Ward Howe

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Julia Ward Howe's quote talks to the bittersweet nature of fond memories. We frequently reflect on past moments of delight with a sense of unhappiness, as we understand that the future can never be as intense as the past. This is because the past is a recognized quantity, and the future is uncertain. We can never ever recreate the same moments of happiness, and the future might not bring us the very same level of joy. Howe's quote is a suggestion to value the present and to look forward to the future with optimism, regardless of the fear of not having the ability to duplicate the past.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Julia Ward Howe between May 27, 1819 and October 17, 1910. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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