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- “When he died, all things soft and beautiful and bright would be buried with him.” ― Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles.
- “That is — your friend?" "Philtatos," Achilles replied, sharply. Most beloved.” ― Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles.
- “But if you have to go, then go. Go if it hurts. Go if it's time. Just go knowing you were loved, that I will never forget you, that you will live in everything Connor and I do.
- “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. From an Irish headstone” ― Richard Puz, The Carolinian.
May 5, 2019 · “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” —Mitch Albom. “What is lovely never dies, but passes into another loveliness, star-dust or sea-foam, flower or winged air.” —Thomas Bailey Aldrich. “The...
- Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. — Soren Kierkegaard.
- Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't. — Richard Bach.
- Love has no age, no limit, and no death. — John Galsworthy.
- Every blade in the field, every leaf in the forest, lays down its life in its season as beautifully as it was taken up. — Henry David Thoreau.
- “All Things Grow with Time, Except grief.” – Hebrew Proverb
- “Come back. Even as A Shadow, Even as A dream.” – Euripides
- “The Death of A Beloved Is An Amputation.” – C.S. Lewis
- “Death – The Last Sleep? No, It Is The Final Awakening.” – Sir Walter Scott
- “He That Lacks Time to Mourn, Lacks Time to Mend.” – Sir Henry Taylor
- “To Live in Hearts We Leave Behind Is Not to die.” – Thomas Campbell
Many mourners wonder how long the grief will last. The reality is that as time goes by, grief subsides little by little. After a while, the tears don’t fall as often. Though now it may seem impossible, you will start to smile at the memories. Time softens the edges of your grief.
When we miss our loved one, we just want to see them again. In the classic Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff said, “Be with me always – take any form – drive me mad! Only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you! I can not live without my life! I can not live without my soul!” That is true love – and true heartache.
When someone we love passes, it’s like we have lost a part of ourselves. Living without your child, spouse, parents, or other close loved ones is, in a very real way, much like missing part of our body. Related: What Happens When You Die?
We don’t sleep when we are dead. Death is when we really begin to live. We cross that veil between the two worlds—the world we see and the one that is still a mystery to us. Eventually, we will all cross over to that final awakening.
We have to go through a period of mourning and grief. Death tears up something deep inside us; we need to heal after the loss of a loved one. This takes work and time. You can’t rush it, you just have to push through it – even on those days when you “just can’t.“
The hearts we leave behind are the family, friends, and people who knew us. If these people remember us, we have not died or have been forgotten. We live on through memories.
Oct 17, 2023 · The sun, less bright. And the world is painfully quieter. For all the warmth that was once felt by your loved one, there is now coldness. And all you’re left with are memories. But it’s these memories that bring the most comfort. They keep our dearest ones close to our hearts. And remind us that love never truly dies.
Oct 10, 2022 · October 10, 2022. 0. The best grief quotes provide something more than a pat on the back. Truly thoughtful words of comfort provide insight and encouragement to a downcast soul. I’m a great believer in the wisdom of classical literature.
21 Comforting Quotes about Death. These uplifting quotes will help when trying to make sense of a death of a loved one and the grieving process. Use them for comfort and solace. We also have a range of sympathy cards with beautiful quotes. See links below.
