One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People should avoid letting sadness take complete control of them.
- In plain terms
- Do not let grief consume your whole life.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect yourself from being overcome by sorrow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you live with sadness?
- Is it possible to not be overwhelmed?
Another view
This advice may minimize the need to process pain fully.
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