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Great day Quote by Rudyard Kipling

“Across a world where all men grieve And grieving strive the more, The great days range like tides and leave Our dead on every shore.” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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““Across a world where all men grieve And grieving strive the more, The great days range like tides and leave Our dead on every shore.””

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Song of the Dead” (hypothetical), 1910

Grief spreads like tides, leaving loss on every shore.

In simple terms: Loss is universal and relentless.

Key Takeaway

Accept grief as part of life.

Themes

mortality grief nature

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • funitation
  • community support
  • memorials

Key Concepts

poetry philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with collective sorrow?
  • What rituals help heal loss?
A Different Perspective

Grief can also foster growth.

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