Emotion Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“Now I am setting out into the unknown. It will take me a long while to work through the grief. There are no shortcuts; it has to be gone through.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Grief must be faced directly; there are no easy shortcuts.
In simple terms: Healing requires confronting pain over time.
Allow yourself to process grief fully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal loss
- spiritual practice
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the unknown” feel like for you?
- How can you support others in their grief?
Some may seek quick fixes that ignore deeper wounds.