Quote by Terence

To touch a sore is to renew one's grief.

To touch a sore is to renew one's grief.

Summary

This quote suggests that revisiting or bringing up a sensitive or painful topic or memory can reignite feelings of sorrow and sadness. Just like touching a wound can bring back the pain, discussing or dwelling on something that has caused emotional pain in the past can reopen old wounds and evoke the same distress. It highlights the concept of how certain triggers can revive one's grief and serve as a reminder of their past hurts and sorrows.

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By Terence

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