To remember sometimes is a great sorrow, but when the…
““To remember sometimes is a great sorrow, but when the remembering has been done, there comes afterwards a very curious peacefulness. Because you have planted your flag on the summit of the sorrow. You have climbed it. And I notice again in the writing of this confession that there is nothing called long-ago after all. When things are summoned up, it is all present time, pure and simple. So that, much to my surprise, people I have loved are allowed to live again. What it is that allows them I don’t know. I have been happy now and then in the last two weeks, the special happiness that is offered from the hand of sorrow.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Remembering sorrow can lead to a peaceful acceptance, allowing love to re‑emerge.
In simple terms: Sorrow remembered brings peace and renewed love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace memory to heal and reconnect.
Themes
memory
grief
healing
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “planting a flag on sorrow” mean to you?
- How can painful memories foster growth?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow may overwhelm if not processed.