Quote by Anna Letitia Barbauld

When one by one our ties are torn, and friend from friend is snatched forlorn; When man is left alone to mourn, oh! then how sweet it is to die!

When one by one our ties are torn, and friend from friend is

Summary

This quote captures the sentiment that life can be filled with heartbreak and loss, where the bonds we form are gradually severed, and the death of loved ones leaves us in a state of loneliness and sorrow. In the face of such despair, the quote suggests that death can be seen as a sweet release from the pain and burdens of existence. It speaks to the notion that death might bring a sense of solace and freedom from the hardships and sorrows endured in life.

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By Anna Letitia Barbauld

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