Loss Quote by Taiye Selasi
““loss” is a notion. No more than a thought. Which one forms or one doesn’t. With words. Such that one cannot lose, nor ever say he has lost, what””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Concept of Loss, 2015
Loss is an abstract mental construct, shaped by language; it exists only when we label it, not as a tangible event.
In simple terms: Loss is a thought, not a thing.
Question the reality of loss beyond words.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you experience loss without naming it?
- How does language shape your perception of loss?
Words can both create and conceal the feeling of loss.