Quote by Anna Akhmatova

It was a time when only the dead smiled, happy in their peace.


It was a time when only the dead smiled, happy in their peac

Summary

This quote suggests that during a particular time, happiness only existed in death and peace could only be attained through leaving the world behind. It implies that the living were burdened or unhappy, contrasting with the contentment found in death. This can be interpreted as a reflection on the challenges or sufferings of life, emphasizing the contrast between the struggles faced by the living and the tranquility experienced by the deceased.

Topics

Death
By Anna Akhmatova
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