Quote by John C. Granville

In private grief with careless scorn. In public seem to triumph and not to mourn.

In private grief with careless scorn. In public seem to triu

Summary

This quote refers to the notion of concealing one's true emotions during moments of personal sorrow. It suggests that people often try to maintain an outward appearance of strength and triumph in public, even though they may be grieving internally. The quote highlights the tendency for individuals to mask their vulnerability when faced with adversity, portraying a faÃ§ade of unwavering confidence despite experiencing pain or loss.

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Grief Grieving

By John C. Granville

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