Quote by Robert Eldridge Willmott

Joy and grief are never far apart. In the same street the shutters of one house are closed while the curtains of the next are brushed by the shadows of the dance. A wedding party returns from the church; and a funeral winds to its door. The smiles and

Joy and grief are never far apart. In the same street the sh

Summary

tears, the celebrations and sorrows, coexist closely in life. This quote portrays the constant intertwining of joy and grief, using the imagery of neighboring houses. It suggests that on the same street, one house may be rejoicing while the next one mourns. Life is a delicate balance between moments of happiness and sorrow, where weddings and funerals occur side by side. It serves as a reminder that both joy and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience, existing in proximity to one another.

By Robert Eldridge Willmott

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