Quotes on Recovering From Grief

The pain passes, but the beauty remains.

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.

So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys.

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.

If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble.

I am not afraid of death. I just don't want to be there when it happens.

Courage is being afraid and going on the journey anyhow.

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.