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If you shed tears when you miss the sun, you also miss the stars.
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The quote compares missing the sun with crying over a loss. If sadness keeps you focused on what is gone, you may fail to notice the stars that are still present. It suggests that grief over one absence can also hide other sources of light and comfort.
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