The sadness will last forever. (on his deathbed)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sadness persists indefinitely as a final reflection on life.
- In plain terms
- Sadness will never end.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that sadness may linger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sadness lasts forever?
- How do you endure it?
Another view
Not everyone experiences permanent sadness.
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