Grief Quote by Steven Erikson
““I have seen the face of sorrow She looks away in the distance Across all these bridges From whence I came And those spans, trussed and arched Hold up our lives as we go back again To how we thought then To how we thought we thought then I have seen sorrow's face, And her words leave me blind Her eyes make me mute I do not understand what she says to me I do not know if to obey Or attempt a flood of tears I have seen her face She does not speak She does not weep She does not know me For I am but a stone fitted in place On the bridge where she walks””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Malazan Book of the Fallen, 1999‑2011
The speaker confronts sorrow as an indifferent, mute force that shapes life’s journey.
In simple terms: Sorrow is a silent, guiding presence.
Key Takeaway
Accept sorrow’s role without expecting answers.
Themes
sorrow
journey
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- life transitions
Key Concepts
existentialism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the bridge symbolize?
- How can we give voice to silent pain?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow’s silence can hinder healing.
