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“For sorrow there is no remedy provided by nature; it is often occasioned by accidents irreparable, and dwells upon objects that have lost or changed their existence; it requires what it cannot hope, that the laws of the universe should be repealed;” quote by Samuel Johnson
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“For sorrow there is no remedy provided by nature; it is often occasioned by accidents irreparable, and dwells upon objects that have lost or changed their existence; it requires what it cannot hope, that the laws of the universe should be repealed;”

Samuel Johnson

About This Quote

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

Nature offers no cure for sorrow, which often stems from irreversible accidents and loss, demanding impossible hope for universal laws to change.

In simple terms: Sorrow has no natural cure; it comes from loss.

Key Takeaway

Seek healing beyond nature’s limits.

Themes

philosophy grief human condition

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical

When to use this quote

  • bereavement
  • trauma recovery
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

existentialism impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we find meaning after loss?
  • What role does acceptance play?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be unrealistic without action.

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