Condolences Quotes - Page 3
Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
John Milton (2012). “Paradise Regained, Samson Agonistes, and the Complete Shorter Poems”, p.335, Modern Library
The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind.
Washington Irving (1840). “The Works of Washington Irving”, p.245
Theodore Roosevelt (2014). “Forgotten Tales and Vanished Trails”, p.16, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Sympathy is the golden key that unlocks the hearts of others.
Samuel Smiles (1872). “Character”, p.237
The universe doesn't owe us condolence or consolation; it doesn't owe us a nice warm feeling inside.
Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer (2011). “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle Deluxe Reading Group Edition): A Novel”, p.101, Dial Press
Patricia Wentworth (1992). “The Ivory Dagger”, Perennial
I have a kind soul that would give you thanks. And knows not how to do it but with tears.
William Shakespeare (2013). “Histories of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English (a Modern Translation and the Original Version)”, p.166, BookCaps Study Guides
How bless'd the heart that has a friend. A sympathizing ear to lend.
Thomas Hood (1857). “The poetical works of Thomas Hood”, p.295