Quote by Pliny the Elder

Grief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grieve only for what we know has happened, but we fear all that possibly may happen.

Grief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grie

Summary

This quote suggests that grief and fear have distinct boundaries. Grief is limited to mourning over events that have already occurred, whereas fear has no boundaries as it encompasses all the potential outcomes that might happen in the future. While grief is experienced only for certain known losses, apprehension encompasses all the uncertainties and anxieties of what could happen. Essentially, the quote highlights that grief is finite and specific, while fear is infinite and all-encompassing.

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By Pliny the Elder

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