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Beauty Quote by Wilfred Owen

“Strange friend,' I said,'here is no cause to mourn.' 'None,'said the other,'save the undone years, The hopelessness.Whatever hope is yours Was my life also; I went hunting wild After the wildest beauty in the world.” quote by Wilfred Owen
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“Strange friend,' I said,'here is no cause to mourn.' 'None,'said the other,'save the undone years, The hopelessness.Whatever hope is yours Was my life also; I went hunting wild After the wildest beauty in the world.”

Wilfred Owen

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Anthem for Doomed Youth" (1917)

The speaker finds solace in shared grief, suggesting that mourning is futile when time is wasted and hope is absent.

In simple terms: Mourning feels pointless when time is wasted and hope is gone.

Key Takeaway

Accept loss and seek meaning beyond grief.

Themes

grief time hope meaning

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • war reflection
  • mental health
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

existentialism war trauma poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does "the undone years" represent for you?
  • How can you find purpose after loss?
A Different Perspective

Even without cause, grief can persist and hinder healing.

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