Death of a loved one Quote by Lucy Maud Montgomery
““Mrs. Allan's face was not the face of the girlbride whom the minister had brought to Avonlea five years before. It had lost some of its bloom and youthful curves, and there were fine, patient lines about eyes and mouth. A tiny grave in that very cemetery accounted for some of them; and some new ones had come during the recent illness, now happily over, of her little son. But Mrs. Allan's dimples were as sweet and sudden as ever, her eyes as clear and bright and true; and what her face lacked of girlish beauty was now more than atoned for in added tenderness and strength.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Anne of Green Gables, 1908
The passage reflects how time and hardship change a woman's appearance, replacing youthful beauty with deeper tenderness and resilience.
In simple terms: Aging and loss bring new strength and kindness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the growth that comes with life's challenges.
Themes
aging
loss
resilience
beauty
strength
Mood
reflective
poignant
Type
literary
descriptive
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief
- parenthood
- illness recovery
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
character development
humanity
emotional depth
Questions to Reflect On
- How have hardships reshaped your perception of beauty?
- What new strengths have you discovered through loss?
A Different Perspective
Physical beauty fades, but inner qualities deepen over time.
