Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Nothing becomes so offensive so quickly as grief. When fresh it finds someone to console it, but when it becomes chronic, it is ridiculed, and rightly.

Nothing becomes so offensive so quickly as grief. When fresh

Summary

This quote suggests that grief, when experienced in the immediate aftermath of a loss or tragedy, is often met with understanding and support. However, if grief persists over a longer period of time, it can become burdensome and tiresome for others. The quote implies that people may eventually lose empathy for someone's grief if it persists for an extended period, as they may perceive it as unreasonable or excessive.

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