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All suffering has an end, David, if only you wait long…

“All suffering has an end, David, if only you wait long enough. Sorrow has its life like people. Sorrow is born and lives and dies. And when it's dead and gone, someone's left behind to remember it. Exactly like people.” quote by Anne Holm
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““All suffering has an end, David, if only you wait long enough. Sorrow has its life like people. Sorrow is born and lives and dies. And when it's dead and gone, someone's left behind to remember it. Exactly like people.””

Anne Holm

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Sorrow is temporary; it passes like a life, leaving memories behind.

In simple terms: Pain ends and is remembered.

Key Takeaway

Accept loss, cherish memories.

Themes

grief impermanence memory healing life cycles

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • bereavement
  • personal loss
  • family stories
  • historical reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology temporal nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor those who have passed?
  • What practices help you endure prolonged grief?
A Different Perspective

Suffering may linger longer than expected, challenging patience.

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