Joy Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Ave atque vale... Hail and farewell. He had never given much thought to the words before, he had never thought about why they were not just a farewell but also a greeting. Every meeting led to a parting, and so it would, as long as it was mortal. In every meeting there was some of the sorrow of parting, but in every parting there was some joy of the meeting as well. He would not forget the joy.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Princess, Cassandra Clare, 2013
Every meeting contains both parting sorrow and meeting joy, reflecting life's duality.
In simple terms: Meetings bring both sadness of goodbye and happiness of connection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both loss and joy in relationships.
Themes
loss
connection
duality
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendships
- romantic relationships
- family gatherings
- career transitions
Key Concepts
philosophy
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor both joy and sorrow?
- What rituals help you cherish meetings?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on loss may overlook the present moment.
