Sorrow Quote by George MacDonald
““Sorrow herself will reveal one day that she was only the beneficent shadow of Joy. Will Evil ever show herself the beneficent shadow of Good?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Princess, 1884
Sorrow and joy are intertwined; darkness may conceal hidden goodness.
In simple terms: Sorrow hides joy.
Key Takeaway
Seek hidden good.
Themes
emotion
duality
hope
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology of grief
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sorrow teach you?
- Can darkness become light?
A Different Perspective
Joy may not always emerge from sorrow.
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
