Men are we, and must grieve when even the Shade Of that which once was great, is passed away.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We must mourn when great things or people pass away.
- In plain terms
- Grief is necessary when something great ends.
- What can you take from it?
- Mourn what you have lost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor the past?
Another view
It can lead to dwelling on the past.
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