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Gratitude Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

“Tho' much is taken, much abides;” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“Tho' much is taken, much abides;”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Ulysses" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1842

Loss and endurance coexist; what remains endures despite what is taken away.

In simple terms: Even when much is lost, some things stay.

Key Takeaway

Recognize what endures.

Themes

loss endurance resilience

Mood

reflective steady

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • personal setbacks
  • historical change
  • environmental loss

Key Concepts

Stoicism impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify what truly persists?
A Different Perspective

What is taken may also be transformed, not just lost.

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