Age Quote by Emily Dickinson
“They say that “Time assuages” - Time never did assuage - An actual suffering strengthens As Sinews do, with age - Time is a Test of Trouble - But not a Remedy - If such it prove, it prove too There was no Malady”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Poems, 1890
Time does not heal all wounds; it merely reveals their depth and endurance.
In simple terms: Time doesn’t fix pain, it shows strength.
Accept pain as a teacher.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- chronic illness
- personal loss
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pain shape your character?
- Can you find meaning in suffering?
Time alone cannot cure; external support may be needed.