Glances Quote by Robert Bly
“You have an utterly sincere glance when you look around after you are shipwrecked. You weep a long time on an island when you realize what's happened to you.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: The Light Around the Body, 1973
After a disaster, one feels a deep, lingering sorrow that forces prolonged reflection.
In simple terms: Disaster brings lasting sorrow and reflection.
Key Takeaway
Allow grief time to heal.
Themes
grief
reflection
survival
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- post‑trauma recovery
- isolation periods
- personal loss
Key Concepts
existentialism
emotional processing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner sorrow reveal?
- How can you support others in grief?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow can become overwhelming without support.
![“We are still tossed about by the disturbances of this life, which is like a stormy sea, where those who are not attached to J[esus] C[hrist] and the duties of their state, as was our dear departed, are shipwrecked.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/61a/vincent-de-paul-1676_dear_we-are-still-tossed-about-by-the-disturb_677158.jpg)
