Alas! how easily things go wrong! A sigh too deep or a kiss too long, And then comes a mist and a weeping rain, And life is never the same again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- MacDonald suggests that small emotional missteps can lead to profound and lasting changes in life, often bringing sorrow.
- In plain terms
- A small emotional mistake can change your life forever and bring sadness.
- What can you take from it?
- Seemingly minor emotional choices can have permanent and negative consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much can one moment change your life?
- Are small mistakes more dangerous than big ones?
Another view
It may overstate the power of single moments compared to gradual life changes.
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