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Definition of Grief
Grief

Pain of mind on account of something in the past; mental suffering arising from any cause, as misfortune, loss of friends, misconduct of one's self or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.

Cause of sorrow or pain; that which afficts or distresses; trial; grievance.

Physical pain, or a cause of it; malady.

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Grief Quotations

Every man casts a shadow; not his body only, but his imperfectly mingled spirit. This is his grief. Let him turn which way he will, it falls opposite to the sun; short at noon, long at eve. Did you never see it?
Henry David Thoreau

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Grief is the price we pay for love.
Queen Elizabeth II

Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.
Mark Twain

Grief can take care if itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.
Mark Twain

Grief Translations

grief in Dutch is leed, verdriet, smart
grief in French is diuleur
grief in German is Gram, Kummer
grief in Italian is pena
grief in Latin is maeror meror, luctus
grief in Norwegian is sorg
grief in Spanish is pesar


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