Comes Quote by James Russell Lowell
“Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Day Is Done,” 1848
Emotions are fleeting; joy and grief appear and disappear without our control.
In simple terms: Feelings change constantly.
Accept emotional cycles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- celebration of joy
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor joy when it passes?
- What practices help you sit with grief?
Joy may be fleeting, making it hard to savor.