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How cruelly sweet are the echoes that start, When memory plays an old tune on the heart
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"How cruelly sweet are the echoes that start, When memory plays an old tune on the heart"

- Eliza Cook

About this Quote

This quote talks to the power of memory and how it can evoke strong feelings. It suggests that memories, both good and bad, can be brought to life in our minds and hearts. The expression "cruelly sweet" implies that the memories can be both unpleasant and pleasurable. The idea of an "old tune" suggests that the memories are from the past, which they can be set off by something as simple as a song or an odor. The quote implies that memories can be both a true blessing and a curse, as they can bring us delight and discomfort. It is a suggestion that we must value the good memories and gain from the bad ones. Ultimately, the quote is a suggestion that memories are effective and can shape our lives.

About the Author

England Flag This quote is written / told by Eliza Cook between December 24, 1818 and September 23, 1889. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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