"There is no worse sorrow than remembering happiness in the day of sorrow"
- Alfred de Musset
About this Quote
This quote by Alfred de Musset speaks to the concept that the discomfort of remembering past happiness can be worse than the sadness of the present. It recommends that when we remain in a state of grief, the memories of previous happiness can be a source of even greater pain. This is due to the fact that the contrast between the past and present can be so plain, and the reminder of what we have lost can be devastating. The quote also suggests that the sadness of the present can be intensified by the understanding that we as soon as experienced joy. It is a pointer that life has plenty of ups and downs, which we should accept both the excellent and bad times. Ultimately, this quote serves as a tip to value the minutes of delight and joy when they come, as they can be short lived.
This quote is written / told by Alfred de Musset between December 11, 1810 and May 2, 1857. He/she was a famous Writer from France.
The author also have 9 other quotes.
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"
