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“Oh, my poor child.” I felt the touch of Miss Winter’s hand on my shoulder, and while I cried over the corpses of my broken words, her hand remained there, lightly.” quote by Diane Setterfield
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““Oh, my poor child.” I felt the touch of Miss Winter’s hand on my shoulder, and while I cried over the corpses of my broken words, her hand remained there, lightly.””

Diane Setterfield

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Thirteenth Tale, 2014

A comforting presence offers solace during grief, symbolized by a gentle hand that remains despite sorrow.

In simple terms: A gentle hand provides comfort in grief.

Key Takeaway

Seek supportive presence in sorrow.

Themes

grief comfort support solace human connection

Mood

somber hopeful intimate

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • bereavement counseling
  • friend support
  • literary analysis
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

empathy healing presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does physical touch aid emotional healing?
  • What other forms of support can replace a comforting hand?
A Different Perspective

May not address the complexity of processing loss.

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