Quote by George Eliot

She was no longer wrestling with the grief, but could sit down with it as a lasting companion and make it a sharer in her thoughts.

She was no longer wrestling with the grief, but could sit do

Summary

This quote suggests that the person in question has come to terms with their grief and has found a way to live with it instead of trying to fight against it. They have reached a level of acceptance where they can comfortably coexist with their sorrow and allow it to be a part of their daily reflections and experiences. Instead of seeing grief as an enemy to be overcome, they have embraced it as a companion that accompanies them in their thoughts and emotions.

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Grief

By George Eliot

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