“By dint of saying goodbye, I leave a little bit.”
What this quote means
Éluard evokes the power of words and farewell rituals: by repeating separations, we end up absenting ourselves from ourselves, losing ourselves. It speaks of the fragility of identity, how our words and actions shape our being. The quote resonates in transitional periods, where we say goodbye to places, people, life stages. It warns us of the impact of our choices and words.
How to apply it daily
Before saying goodbye to something or someone, take time to measure what it means to you, and choose your words with care.
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