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“It may be strangeyet who would change Time's course to slower speeding, When one by one our friends have gone And left our bosoms bleeding?” quote by Anonymous
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“It may be strangeyet who would change Time's course to slower speeding, When one by one our friends have gone And left our bosoms bleeding?”

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About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown, possibly modern lyric

Time feels slower when friends depart, causing emotional pain

In simple terms: Loss of friends makes time seem to drag and hurts the heart

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge grief and cherish remaining relationships

Themes

loss time grief

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • mourning
  • memorial services
  • support groups

Key Concepts

mortality friendship emotional pain

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does loss affect your perception of time?
  • What can you do to honor departed friends?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize grief, overlooking coping strategies

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