Losing Quote by Siegfried Sassoon
““Does it matter?--losing your legs?... For people will always be kind, And you need not show that you mind When the others come in after football To gobble their muffins and eggs. Does it matter?--losing your sight?... There's such splendid work for the blind; And people will always be kind, As you sit on the terrace remembering And turning your face to the light. Do they matter?--those dreams from the pit?... You can drink and forget and be glad, And people won't say that you're mad; For they'll know that you've fought for your country, And no one will worry a bit.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown (World War I era)
Even when suffering loss, kindness persists and offers comfort, suggesting humanity endures beyond personal tragedy.
In simple terms: Kindness remains despite loss.
Key Takeaway
Seek kindness in hardship.
Themes
war
loss
kindness
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- battlefields
- rehabilitation
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
human resilience
compassion
war trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does kindness play in healing?
- Can kindness survive in war?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may be fleeting under extreme stress.
