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Death Quote by Emily Bronte

“Look on the grave where thou must sleep Thy last, and strongest foe; It is endurance not to weep, If that repose seem woe.” quote by Emily Bronte
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“Look on the grave where thou must sleep Thy last, and strongest foe; It is endurance not to weep, If that repose seem woe.”

Emily Bronte

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Grave", 1846

Facing death, the speaker sees endurance as a stronger foe than grief, urging steadfastness.

In simple terms: Endurance outweighs sorrow when confronting death.

Key Takeaway

Embrace resilience over lament.

Themes

mortality resilience philosophy

Mood

somber contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • terminal illness
  • war trauma
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

existential endurance spiritual fortitude

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one find comfort while enduring?
  • What role does community play in grief?
A Different Perspective

Endurance alone may not heal emotional wounds.

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