Comrade Quote by Fannie Flagg
““...Rejoice for a comrade deceased, Our loss is his infinite gain, A soul out of prison released, And free from its bodily chain." ~Smokey Lonesome””
About This Quote
Source Song: “Smokey Lonesome” (folk/bluegrass)
Grieving a friend is balanced by the belief that their soul is now liberated and at peace.
In simple terms: Loss can feel like gain for the departed soul.
Key Takeaway
Find comfort in the idea of spiritual freedom.
Themes
grief
spirituality
comfort
Mood
sorrowful
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- funeral rites
- memorial gatherings
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
afterlife
liberation
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does believing in a soul’s freedom affect your mourning?
- What rituals help you honor both loss and release?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the pain of those left behind.
![“[Insects] are not only cold-blooded, and green- and yellow-blooded, but are also cased in a clacking horn. They have rigid eyes and brains strung down their backs. But they make up the bulk of our comrades-at-life, so I look to them for a glimmer of companionship.” quote by Annie Dillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/23e/annie-dillard-509_brain_insects-are-not-only-cold-blooded-and-gr_94933.jpg)
![“Thousands of Americans have given their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq upholding their oaths and defending this nation. Chelsea Manning broke her oath and made it more likely that others would join the ranks of her fallen comrades. Her prison sentence may end in a few months' [time], but her…” quote by John McCain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/788/john-mccain-465_afghanistan_thousands-of-americans-have-given-their_26162.jpg)
