Nobody ever comes prepared for heartbreak - it always comes unannounced, unexpected, and unwelcomed. And, same as with any emotion, heartbreak cannot just be swept under a rug and forgotten for good, but rather be lived through and dealt with. No matter the cause of your sorrow, though, a wise word always helps you to live through even the darkest of days, yet expecting those near and dear to you to always know the right thing to say is also a bit unrealistic. So, if you are still searching for words of solace that would ring true to you, why not try looking at our collection of sad quotes? Who knows, you might find just the elixir to calm your soul in there.
These quotes about loss and life come from various famous people, too - from Leonardo Da Vinci to Steven Tyler, no one is safe from feeling such deep, heart-wrenching emotions. Yet, their thoughts, put into beautiful sentences, carry a healing power in themselves, and while some might do nothing to help, others will surely comfort and console you. On the other hand, these beautiful quotes might also help you comfort those around you who are going through tough times right now.
So, prepare yourself to read some of the most moving quotes about life, loss, and sorrow, for they are just a bit further down. Once you are there, vote for the deep quotes that deserve to be on the top of this list and share this article with those you think need a comforting word.
#1
"People cry, not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for too long." - Johnny Depp
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"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live." - Norman Cousins
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"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." - Arthur C. Clarke
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"Sometimes you've got to be able to listen to yourself and be okay with no one else understanding."
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"When you're happy you enjoy the music. When you're sad you understand the lyrics." - Frank Ocean
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"The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow." - Bob Marley
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"Tears come from the heart and not from the brain." - Leonardo da Vinci
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“I’m not tired I just don’t wanna be awake.”
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“I can’t wait for that day when I can finally be at peace and not feel so much pain in me.”
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“The more you love, the more you cry.” - Priyanshu Singh
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"The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness." - Carl Jung
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"As your kids grow they may forget what you said, but won't forget how you made them feel." - Kevin Heath
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"Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy." - Leo Buscaglia
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"Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can ever see and feel." - Tupac Shakur
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"Sometimes you laugh because you’ve got no more room for crying." - Terry Pratchett
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"I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying." - Charlie Chaplin
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"The largest part of what we call ‘personality’ is determined by how we’ve opted to defend ourselves against anxiety and sadness." - Alain de Botton
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“The prettiest smiles hide the deepest secrets. The prettiest eyes have cried the most tears. And the kindest hearts have felt the most pain.”
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"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 Morissette
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"People keep telling me that life goes on, but to me, that’s the saddest part."
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