Famous quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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There are moments in life, when the heart is so full of emotion That if by chance it be shaken, or into its depths like
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"There are moments in life, when the heart is so full of emotion That if by chance it be shaken, or into its depths like a pebble Drops some careless word, it overflows, and its secret, Spilt on the ground like water, can never be gathered together"

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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This quote speaks to the power of feeling and how it can be so strong that it can be quickly disrupted. It suggests that when our hearts are full of feeling, even a reckless word can cause it to overflow and the trick it holds can never be recuperated. It is a pointer that we must be mindful of our words and the effect they can have on others. It likewise speaks with the fragility of emotion and how it can be quickly interrupted. It is a tip to be cautious with our words and to be conscious of the impact they can have on others. It is also a tip to be mild with ourselves and to be knowledgeable about our own emotions and how they can be easily disrupted. Ultimately, this quote is a tip to be conscious of our words and to be gentle with ourselves and others.

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This quote is written / told by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow between February 27, 1807 and March 24, 1882. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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