Abortions will not let you forget. You remember the children you got that you did not get.
Gwendolyn BrooksRead
You live long enough, you lose enough people, you learn to appreciate the memories you have and stop begrudging the ones you never got to make.
Interpretation
What this quote means
With time, we learn to value the memories we create and let go of what we missed.
This quote reflects on the inevitability of loss and the passage of time, emphasizing how these experiences teach us to appreciate the moments we have shared with others. As we lose loved ones throughout our lives, it becomes crucial to cherish the memories we've created rather than lamenting the relationships that never came to be.
Themes
LossMemoriesAppreciationLifeRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a memorial service to honor a loved one.
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