Attachment Quote by Thomas Lynch
“Grief is the tax we pay on our attachments...”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Best American Poetry 2005, 2005
Grief is the inevitable cost of caring deeply for people or things, and it follows loss.
In simple terms: Grief is the price of love.
Accept and process loss.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- bereavement
- relationship endings
- moving on
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attachment shape your experience of loss?
- What practices help you honor grief?
Grief can be overwhelming and may hinder healing if unaddressed.