Bereavement Quote by Abraham Lincoln
““In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all; and, to the young, it comes with bitterest agony, because it takes them unawares. The older have learned to ever expect it. I am anxious to afford some alleviation of your present distress. Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You can not now realize that you will ever feel better. Is not this so? And yet it is a mistake. You are sure to be happy again. To know this, which is certainly true, will make you some less miserable now. I have had experience enough to know what I say; and you need only to believe it, to feel better at once.””
About This Quote
Source Letter to a grieving friend, 1865
Sorrow is inevitable, but hope persists; belief in future happiness eases present pain.
In simple terms: Pain will lessen with time and belief.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto hope and trust that healing comes.
Themes
sorrow
hope
healing
Mood
comforting
philosophical
Type
psychological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal loss
- mental health support
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
resilience
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate hope amid sorrow?
- What small steps can ease your distress?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel unrealistic during deep grief.
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