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Amputees Quote by Diane Setterfield

“They were like amputees, only it was not a limb they were missing, but their very souls.” quote by Diane Setterfield
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““They were like amputees, only it was not a limb they were missing, but their very souls.””

Diane Setterfield

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Thirteenth Tale, 2006

She likens profound loss to a missing soul, emphasizing deep emotional emptiness beyond physical injury.

In simple terms: Loss feels like a missing soul.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge deep grief.

Themes

loss identity emotional trauma

Mood

somber empathetic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • bereavement counseling
  • creative writing
  • support groups

Key Concepts

psychological impact existential void

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize invisible wounds?
  • What helps restore a sense of wholeness?
A Different Perspective

Not all loss is visible.

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