Better by far you should forget and smile than that you should remember and be sad.
Meaning of the quote
It's better to forget about something that makes you sad and be happy instead. Remembering things that make you sad will only make you feel worse. It's much nicer to move on and focus on the good things in life that make you smile.
About Christina G. Rossetti
Christina Rossetti was an English poet known for her romantic, devotional, and children’s poems, including the famous “Goblin Market” and two beloved Christmas carols. She was the sister of artist and poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, who featured her in several of his paintings.
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