Quote by Jean Paul Richter

Sorrows are like thunderclouds, in the distance they look black, over our heads scarcely gray.

Sorrows are like thunderclouds, in the distance they look bl

Summary

This quote suggests that sorrows and troubles often appear more daunting and overwhelming from a distance, compared to when they are actually present in our lives. It asserts that our perception of difficulties is exaggerated when we observe them from afar, making them seem darker and more ominous. However, when these challenges are directly above us, they are not as intense or worrisome as we initially anticipated. Essentially, the quote reminds us that our worries and anxieties may be exaggerated by our own imagination and that facing them head-on often reveals them to be less severe than we originally imagined.

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By Jean Paul Richter

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