We call that person who has lost his father, an orphan; and a widower that man who has lost his wife. But that man who has known the immense unhappiness of losing a friend, by what name do we call him? Here every language is silent and holds its peace in impotence.

Summary

This quote highlights the profound pain and loss experienced when losing a friend. While society has specific terms for those who lose a parent or spouse, there seems to be a lack of recognition for the unique grief that comes with losing a friend. The quote suggests that no language or words can adequately capture this particular form of sorrow, leaving us with a sense of helplessness in expressing or understanding it fully.

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