KING (to Sakuntala): O fair lady! The tear drop that once…
““KING (to Sakuntala): O fair lady! The tear drop that once stood trembling on your lower lip -and I watched uncaring, lost in delusion- while it still clings to your gently-curving lashes, I shall now wipe away, my beloved, to free myself of remorse.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover offers to erase a beloved’s tears, seeking to relieve his own remorse through an act of compassion.
In simple terms: He wants to wipe away her tears to ease his guilt.
Key Takeaway
Compassion can heal both giver and receiver.
Themes
love
remorse
compassion
Mood
tender
reflective
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- romantic confession
- emotional healing
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
empathy
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does relieving another’s sorrow affect your own inner conflict?
A Different Perspective
May the act of comforting become a way to avoid confronting one’s own pain?