There is no sorrow under heaven which is, or ought to be, endless. To believe or to make it so, is an insult to Heaven itself. ~ Ch. 10
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sorrow is described as inherently temporary, and prolonging it indefinitely is seen as disrespectful to divine order.
- In plain terms
- Sadness should not last forever; it is wrong to let it.
- What can you take from it?
- Grieve but don't let sorrow define your life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long should grief last?
- Is endless sorrow disrespectful?
Another view
It risks invalidating deep depression or trauma that may require long-term support.
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