Grieve Quote by George Crabbe
“To sigh, yet not recede; to grieve, yet not repent.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Village;, 1783
A tension between feeling sorrow and staying steadfast without self‑blame.
In simple terms: Feel grief but stay resolute.
Embrace sorrow without guilt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- creative writing
- mental health coping
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor grief while moving forward?
- What prevents you from repenting for feeling sorrow?
May lead to paralysis if not paired with constructive action.