Suppressed grief suffocates, it rages within the breast, and is forced to multiply its strength.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suppressed grief grows stronger internally rather than dissipating. Hidden pain multiplies in force when not expressed.
- In plain terms
- Hiding sadness makes it grow stronger inside you.
- What can you take from it?
- Express grief rather than suppressing it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle sadness?
- Is suppression helpful or harmful?
Another view
Sometimes people need time alone before expressing grief.
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