It was devastating. I can't imagine the depth of pain that his family and close friends felt. It was rough for me, but for them it must have been unbearable. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses deep empathy for the suffering of a family and friends during a tragic loss, acknowledging their pain exceeds their own.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to imagine how much worse the loved ones of the victim must be feeling compared to the speaker.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that those closest to a tragedy suffer the most.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to others grief tragedy?
- Do you measure your pain against others?
Another view
Sometimes words fail to comfort those in deep pain.
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