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“There is no grief which time does not lessen and soften. [Lat., Nullus dolor est quem non longinquitas temporis minuat ac molliat.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“There is no grief which time does not lessen and soften. [Lat., Nullus dolor est quem non longinquitas temporis minuat ac molliat.]”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

About This Quote

Source Speech: Philosophical treatise, 45 BC

Time gradually eases all sorrow, diminishing its intensity and harshness.

In simple terms: Time softens grief over years.

Key Takeaway

Allow time to heal emotional wounds.

Themes

grief time healing

Mood

contemplative somber

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • mourning a loss
  • supporting grieving friends
  • long‑term emotional resilience

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology temporal change

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can time alone resolve deep loss?
  • What active steps complement time’s easing effect?
A Different Perspective

Some grief may persist despite time, requiring active coping.

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