Quote by C.S. Lewis

I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. Sorrow, hoever, turns out to be not a state but a process.

I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. So

Summary

In this quote, the author reflects on their initial belief that sorrow could be defined and captured as a fixed state. However, they come to realize that sorrow is not something stagnant or static, but rather a continuously evolving process. Sorrow can't simply be pinpointed on a map or described as a singular state of being, as it involves various emotions, thoughts, and experiences that change and transform over time. This quote emphasizes the fluidity and dynamic nature of sorrow, suggesting that it is not something that can easily be boxed or labeled.

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Grief Sorrow Process

By C.S. Lewis

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