Sorrow, a heavy burden on the heart, often finds its way into our lives unexpectedly, triggered by the loss of a loved one, a relationship, wealth, or health. It manifests differently in each person, evoking tears, loneliness, or a solemn silence. While grief feels more profound than unhappiness, it’s a natural part of existence, reminding us of our shared humanity.
In moments of sorrow, finding solace in the experiences of others can offer comfort. Connecting with friends or family can ease the pain, serving as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness. Just as the rain eventually ceases, sorrow too can fade, making way for brighter days ahead.
The following quotes on sorrow encapsulate the universal nature of this emotion, providing reassurance that, despite the depths of despair, we are not alone in our struggles. They offer a glimmer of hope, reminding us that we possess the strength to overcome adversity and emerge stronger on the other side.
Quotes On Sorrow For Healing In Life
- “Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water.” ― Christopher Morley
- “To have felt too much is to end in feeling nothing.” — Dorothy Thompson
- “Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.” — Rumi
- “Grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.” –Veronica Roth
- “Any fool can be happy. It takes a man with real heart to make beauty out of the stuff that makes us weep.” ― Clive Barker
- “With some pain is fraught; Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley
- “You know, a heart can be broken, but it keeps on beating, just the same.” – Fannie Flagg
- “Sadness flies away on the wings of time.” ― Jean de La Fontaine
- “The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.” –Harriet Beecher Stowe
- “In deep sadness there is no place for sentimentality.” ― William S. Burroughs
Sorrow Quotes
- “Don’t cry over someone who wouldn’t cry over you.” ― Lauren Conrad
- “Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- “So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” –E.A. Bucchianeri
- “Our greatest joy and our greatest pain come in our relationships with others.” – Stephen R. Covey
- “There are two types of people in the world: Those who prefer to be sad among others, and those who prefer to be sad alone.” ― Nicole Krauss
- “We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness.” — Pierre Corneille
- “I’m not crying because of you; you’re not worth it. I’m crying because my delusion of who you were was shattered by the truth of who you are.” – Steve Maraboli
- “Melancholy is the happiness of being sad.” ― Victor Hugo
- “Sad hurts but it’s a healthy feeling. It is a necessary thing to feel.” — J.K. Rowling
- “Boredom, anger, sadness, or fear are not ‘yours,’ not personal. They are conditions of the human mind. They come and go. Nothing that comes and goes is you.” — Eckhart Tolle
More Sorrow Quotes
- “It is sad not to love, but it is much sadder not to be able to love.” — Miguel de Unamuno
- “I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more.” –C.S. Lewis
- “Sadness is also a kind of defense.” — Ivo Andrich
- “Experiencing sadness and anger can make you feel more creative, and by being creative you can get beyond your pain or negativity.” — Yoko Ono
- “Breathing is hard. When you cry so much, it makes you realize that breathing is hard.” — David Levithan
- “It is sadder to find the past again and find it inadequate to the present than it is to have it elude you and remain forever a harmonious conception of memory.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
- “I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying.” — Charlie Chaplin
- “Tears are words that need to be written.” ― Paulo Coelho
- “We’re taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear, and sadness, and to me, they’re of equal value to happiness, excitement, and inspiration.” — Alanis Morrisette
Sorrow Quotes & Sayings
- “Learning is a gift. Even when pain is your teacher.” –Maya Watson
- “One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness.” –Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis
- “The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.” -Carl Jung
- “Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.” ― Kahlil Gibran
- “There is no worse sorrow than remembering happiness in the day of sorrow.” ― Alfred de Musset
