Quote by Elisabeth Bishop

The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster.

The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem

Summary

This quote by Elizabeth Bishop suggests that losing doesn't have to be a difficult or devastating experience. In fact, it argues that there are numerous things in life that seem destined to be lost. When we accept this reality, losing them doesn't feel like a catastrophic event. The quote encourages us to view loss from a different perspective and to approach it with a sense of acceptance and resilience.

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Loss

By Elisabeth Bishop

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