Bye friends Quote by Henry Fielding
“Distance of Time and Place do really cure what they seem to aggravate; and taking Leave of our Friends resembles taking Leave of the World, concerning which it hath been often said, that it is not Death but Dying which is terrible.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tom Jones, 1749
Physical distance may ease pain, but emotional loss still hurts; death is feared more than the process of dying.
In simple terms: Distance eases pain but loss still hurts.
Key Takeaway
Accept loss, cherish present relationships.
Themes
loss
death
distance
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- grieving
- long‑distance relationships
- end‑of‑life care
Key Concepts
existential
psychology
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance change grief?
- What makes dying more terrifying than death?
A Different Perspective
Pain can persist despite distance; coping requires support.
