Oprah Winfrey on grief
Oprah Winfrey98 quotes“If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. That is the lesson, and that lesson alone will save you a lot of grief.”
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Teresa PeresTeresa Peres But it was now time for her to go away-to find someone who could show her what happiness was.
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Norah RoseNorah Rose A memory is a star or a stain.
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Little PaulsonLittle Paulson Do your own thing and live your way of happiness.
Emily BockEmily Bock I’ve experienced departure far too much to have the courage and call anyone my own.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi More often than I am not, all I need is the rise of my own lungs – I am already complete.
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More on grief
It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment’s grief, but disgrace brings grief every day of one’s life.
ChanakyaChanakya Grieve not because thou understand-not life’s mystery; behind the veil is concealed many a delight.
HafezHafez I hide my grief, just like the blessed birds hide themselves when they are preparing to die, my love.
Omar KhayyamOmar Khayyam I hide my grief, just like the blessed birds hide themselves when they are preparing to die, my love.
Omar KhayyamOmar Khayyam I hide my grief, just like the blessed birds hide themselves when they are preparing to die, my love.
Omar KhayyamOmar Khayyam Do not surrender your grief so quickly Let it cut more deeply Let it ferment and season you As few human or divine ingredients can Something is missing in my heart tonight That has made my eyes so soft And my voice so tender And my need of God so absolutely clear.
HafezHafez Grieve not; though the journey of life be bitter, and the end unseen, there is no road which does not lead to an end.
HafezHafez As far as you can avoid it, do not give grief to anyone. Never inflict your rage on another. If you hope for eternal rest, feel the pain yourself; but don’t hurt others.
Omar KhayyamOmar Khayyam
