Death Quote by Jacqueline Carey
“It's funny, how one can look back on a sorrow one thought one might well die of at the time, and know that one had not yet reckoned the tenth part of true grief.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey, 2001
Grief deepens over time; initial sorrow often underestimates lasting pain.
In simple terms: Grief grows beyond first sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Accept that healing takes time.
Themes
grief
time
reflection
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- loss
- bereavement
- long‑term coping
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional processing
Questions to Reflect On
- How have you misjudged the depth of your grief?
- What practices help you process lingering sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Grief may resurface unexpectedly.
