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Great Tragedy Quotes

Loss, reversal, and reflection

These great tragedy quotes range widely, from science losing a beautiful hypothesis to an ugly fact, to a broader sense of loss when life turns out smaller than expected.

The great tragedy of science - the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.

Quotes by Thomas Huxley

The histories which we have of the great tragedy give no idea of the general wretchedness, the squalid misery, which entered into every individual life in the region given up to the war. Where the armies camped the destruction was...

Quotes by Rebecca Harding Davis

Modern day slavery is the great tragedy of our time and the U.S. cannot turn a blind eye to it on our soil or another nation's.

Quotes by Mark Meadows

I always thought the point of life was something richer than that. Something full of great tragedy or comedy, reversal of fortune, ecstasy, that kind of thing. But no, contemporary urban theorists seem satisfied with the merely livable, which always...

Quotes by Jonathan Raymond

Depth Quotes

Food is about communal togetherness. Our family does sit at the table. I think it's a great tragedy if a family doesn't have a table, as there is such an atmosphere of good will and warmth when we have eight...

Quotes by Jonathan Dimbleby

It is in times of great tragedy when the true spirit of our wonderful country unites as one.

Quotes by Jim Gerlach

I've enjoyed my life. There has been great tragedy but also moments of great happiness. I've taken both in my stride, and if I were to replay my life, I would do it all over again.

Quotes by Asha Bhosle

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes do these great tragedy quotes cover?
They range from the scientific tragedy of losing a beautiful hypothesis to an ugly fact, to family life, to a direct reference to modern day slavery as an ongoing tragedy.
Is the modern slavery quote treated seriously?
Yes, it's presented as a sober, factual statement naming modern day slavery as a real human-rights tragedy that shouldn't be ignored, without added commentary.
Do any quotes connect tragedy to everyday family life?
One does, calling it a great tragedy when a family doesn't have a shared table, tying the word to the loss of everyday togetherness.
Is there a lighter or more philosophical entry?
Yes, one contrasts great tragedy and comedy as the richer stuff of life that some contemporary theorists overlook.
Where can I find more reflections on loss?
See the Loss quotes collection for related themes.

One line names modern day slavery as a genuine, ongoing tragedy worth confronting, a sober note among quotes that otherwise explore history and family life.