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Friend Quote by Lois Lowry

“It is so good to have friends who understand how there is a time for crying and a time for laughing, and that sometimes the two are very close together. I” quote by Lois Lowry
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““It is so good to have friends who understand how there is a time for crying and a time for laughing, and that sometimes the two are very close together. I””

Lois Lowry

About This Quote

Source Book: The Giver, 1993

Friends who share both sorrow and joy provide balanced emotional support, showing that grief and happiness often coexist.

In simple terms: Friends help navigate both crying and laughing moments.

Key Takeaway

Cherish friends who understand mixed emotions.

Themes

friendship emotional balance support

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

reflective inspirational

When to use this quote

  • life crises
  • celebrations
  • daily stress

Key Concepts

psychology of grief joy theory human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt joy and sorrow together?
  • How can you offer similar support?
A Different Perspective

Emotional support can be uneven or unavailable.

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