Quote by Alfred Tennyson

A sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier times.

A sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier times.

Summary

This quote means that when we are sad or grieving, one of the most painful aspects is the fact that we can still remember and long for the happy moments we once had. It implies that the contrast between past joy and current sorrow can intensify our sense of sadness and make it even more difficult to bear. The crown of sorrow symbolizes the weight and burden of the past happiness that now only exists as a memory, adding an extra layer to our distress.

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