Chagrin Quote by Louis XIV
“Heaven deprives me of a wife who never caused me any other grief than that of her death.”
About This Quote
He laments losing his wife, noting that her death was his only sorrow.
In simple terms: Losing his wife caused his only grief.
Key Takeaway
Cherish loved ones while alive.
Themes
loss
grief
reflection
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
personal
When to use this quote
- personal mourning
- family bereavement
- historical reflection
Key Concepts
mortality
attachment
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor those lost?
- What does this reveal about his view of love?
A Different Perspective
Grief may persist beyond death.
![“I believe that the tragedy [like terror attack] that's caused so much grief and suffering to so many thousands and thousands of people has also served as a call to action, because many people now are re-examining their own value systems, and the churches, temples, mosques and cathedrals are packed…” quote by Jane Goodall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2b/jane-goodall-950_action_i-believe-that-the-tragedy-like-terror-a_2847091.jpg)
