Quote by Terry Pratchett

She heard him mutter, 'Can you take away this grief?''I'm sorry,' she replied. 'Everyone asks me. And I would not do so even if I knew how. It belongs to you. Only time and tears take away grief; that is what they are for.

She heard him mutter, 'Can you take away this grief?''I'm so

Summary

In this quote, a woman is asked by someone if she can relieve their grief. Her response reveals her understanding and wisdom. She explains that while many people turn to her with the same request, she cannot take away their sorrow even if she knew how. She emphasizes that grief is a personal experience, and the process of healing involves time and shedding tears. By acknowledging that grief takes its own course, she ultimately encourages the person to go through the necessary emotions in order to heal.

By Terry Pratchett

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