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Attachment Quote by Thomas Lynch

“Grief is the tax we pay on our attachments...” quote by Thomas Lynch
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“Grief is the tax we pay on our attachments...”

Thomas Lynch

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept and process loss.

Themes

loss attachment empathy

Mood

sadness reflective

Type

emotional reflective

When to use this quote

  • bereavement
  • relationship endings
  • moving on

Key Concepts

mortality psychology human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does attachment shape your experience of loss?
  • What practices help you honor grief?
A Different Perspective

Grief can be overwhelming and may hinder healing if unaddressed.

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