Sorrow is always a companion of pleasure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pleasure and sorrow often exist together or in succession.
- In plain terms
- Happy times often come with sadness.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect mixed emotions in good experiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you felt sadness in a happy moment?
- How do you handle mixed feelings?
Another view
Not every pleasant moment is followed by sorrow.
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