Elizabeth GoudgeOne is seldom unchanged by the death of those one loves. It gives me a deeper knowledge of them, and so of oneself in regard to them.
About This Quote
This quote is about how the relationships of those we love makes us better people. We are shaped by the relationships we have. When someone dies, it is only natural to feel some kind of sadness. But, on the other hand, it can also be a source of growth.
There are ways of coping with loss that make you even better after losing someone close to you. You grow stronger because of it, and you can appreciate the person more because you understand them better.
Source: The White Witch
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