Friend John, forgive me if I pain. I showed not my feeling…
““Friend John, forgive me if I pain. I showed not my feeling to others when it would wound, but only to you, my old friend, whom I can trust. If you could have looked into my very heart that when I want to laugh; if you could have done so when the laugh arrived; if you could do so now, when King Laugh have pack up his crown and all that is to him - for he go far, far away from me, and for a long, long time - maybe you would perhaps pity me the most of all.' I was touched by the tenderness of his tone, and asked why. 'Because I know!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker confides deep sorrow to a trusted friend, seeking empathy that others cannot provide.
In simple terms: Opening up to a trusted friend about hidden pain.
Key Takeaway
Share true feelings with someone you trust.
Themes
trust
vulnerability
friendship
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- confiding in a friend
- seeking support during grief
- expressing hidden emotions
Key Concepts
empathy
emotional honesty
loneliness
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust with your deepest pain?
- How does vulnerability change a relationship?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor of “King Laugh” may obscure the literal meaning for some readers.