Sadness and gladness succeed each other.

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Meaning in plain English

Experience can include both sorrowful and joyful periods. The saying offers a perspective on change, without promising a regular cycle or telling someone that a difficult feeling must quickly disappear.

What the words are saying

The proverb places sadness and gladness in succession rather than treating either as the whole of life. A useful reading leaves room for a later experience that differs from the present one. It does not prescribe how long an emotion should last or require finding something pleasant in a painful event. Different circumstances can overlap, and one experience may not cancel another. The saying can serve as a gentle reminder of variety while respecting what a person is actually feeling. It is not a clinical account of mood or a substitute for support when someone needs help.

Everyday example

A participant feels disappointed after a cancelled performance and later enjoys a different gathering, without pretending that the later pleasure erases the earlier disappointment.

When to use it

Use it gently when acknowledging that experiences can change while present feelings still deserve respect.

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