Mourning Quotes

235 quotes by 204 authors

I get inhabited by a character and then you mourn it. There's a period of mourning for me, definitely. — Eric Bana
A characteristic of those who are still progressing in blessed mourning is temperance and silence of the lips; and of those who have made progress… — John Climacus
Mourning is one of the most profound human experiences that it is possible to have... The deep capacity to weep for the loss of a… — Edwin S. Shneidman
We find a place for what we lose. Although we know that after such a loss the acute stage of mourning will subside, we also… — Sigmund Freud
Repentance lifts a man up. Mourning knocks at heaven's gate. Holy humility opens it. — John Climacus
Mourning can go on for years and years. It doesn't end after a year, that's a false fantasy. It usually ends when people realize that… — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Despite our preparation, indeed, despite our age, [the death of a parent] dislodges things deep in us, sets off reactions that surprise us and may… — Joan Didion
When the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. — Khalil Gibran
I stood on the balcony dark with mourning... hoping the earth would spread its wings in my uninhabited love. — Pablo Neruda
We met Dr. Hall in such deep mourning that either his mother, his wife, or himself must be dead. — Jane Austen
He [Will Rogers] was America's most complete human document. One-third humor. One-third humanitarian. One-third heart. — Damon Runyon
Great winds and storms help fruit-bearing trees. So also do corruptions and temptations help the fruitfulness of grace and holiness. The storm loosens the earth… — John Owen
Ah! sinner, remember this, there is no way on earth effectually to be rid of the guilt, filth, and power of sin, but by believing… — Thomas Brooks
The tears into his eyes were brought, And thanks and praises seemed to run So fast out of his heart, I thought They never would… — William Wordsworth
Through the days of love and celebration and joy, and through the dark days of mourning...the faithful horse has been with us always. — Elizabeth Cotten
In this crazy world, there's an enormous distinction between good times and bad, between sorrow and joy. But in the eyes of God, they're never… — Henri Nouwen
Iron and coal dominated everywhere, from grey to black: the black boots, the black stove-pipe hat, the black coach or carriage, the black iron frame… — Lewis Mumford
We are at last being recognised as the indigenous people of this country whom must share in its future. This is not a day of… — Galarrwuy Yunupingu
We were impelled to remain loyal for a while to the memory of Penny. It was a form of the old fashioned custom of going… — Derek Tangye
When mourning the loss of our departed friends, I cannot help but think that in every death there is a birth; the spirit leaves the… — Wilford Woodruff

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