Life is a tapestry of moments, some joyous and others heartbreaking. Losing someone or something precious can leave an unfillable void in our lives. But even in the midst of sorrow, words have a way of healing us. That’s why we’ve curated +27 poignant quotes about loss to help you navigate the darkest of times. Dive into these powerful words and find solace in the knowledge that you’re not alone.
The ache of losing something precious is a reminder of its value.

In the silence after loss, we find the strength to carry on.

Loss is not an absence, but a presence that reminds us of what’s been loved.

The scars of loss may fade with time, but the memories remain forever.

When we lose something, we gain a chance to find ourselves and our true worth.

Loss is not an end, but a new beginning that requires courage to face.

In the depths of loss, we discover a strength we never knew we had.

Grief is the price we pay for love. – Queen Elizabeth II

You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. – C.S. Lewis

Loss is never without gain though it may be obscure at first.

The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again. – Charles Dickens

To lose a friend is one of the heaviest troubles in life.

Love doesn’t make the world go round. Your friends, a little love, and a lot of coffee do though.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. – Nelson Mandela

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

Some infinities are bigger than other ones. – John Green (The Fault in Our Stars)

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Loss is the price we pay for living in a world full of impermanence.

The greatest loss of time is to waste it waiting for other people to take action. – John Paul Jones

You can’t go back and change the way things were, but you can move forward with a new perspective.

The best way out is always through. – Robert Frost

Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can come together. – Marilyn Monroe

You don’t have to be a ghost to know what you’ve lost.

The pain of loss is a reminder that we loved and were loved in return.

It’s always the good things that get broken first. – Neil Gaiman (Coraline)

The greatest risk is not taking any risk at all. – Mark Zuckerberg

When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.