Grief Quote by George Herbert
“Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Mower” by George Herbert, 1633
Marrying a widow before her mourning ends suggests seizing love before grief fades.
In simple terms: Love should be embraced before sorrow fully passes.
Act on love promptly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage proposals
- comforting the bereaved
- cultural customs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it right to pursue love during mourning?
- How to balance compassion and desire?
May be insensitive to the widow’s emotional state.