Grief Quotes

For me it is sufficient to have a corner by my hearth, a book and a friend, and a nap undisturbed by creditors or grief.

Fernandez de Andrada

Thus have the gods spun the thread for wretched mortals: that they live in grief while they themselves are without cares; for two jars stand on the floor of Zeus of the gifts which he gives, one of evils and another of blessings.

Homer, The Iliad

While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it.

Samuel Johnson

Grief shared is half grief; Joy shared is double joy.

Honduran Prove

Grief teaches the steadiest minds to waver.

Sophocles, Antigone

Even his griefs are a joy long after to one that remembers all that he wrought and endured.

Homer, The Odyssey

It is light grief that can take counsel.

Anonymous

Hold no man responsible for what he says in his grief.

The Talmud

At different stages in our lives, the signs of love may vary dependence, attraction, contentment, worry, loyalty, grief, but at heart the source is always the same. Human beings have the rare capacity to connect with each other, against all odds.

Michael Dorris