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“If we must part for ever, Give me but one kind word to think upon, And please myself withal, whilst my heart's breaking!” quote by Thomas Otway
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“If we must part for ever, Give me but one kind word to think upon, And please myself withal, whilst my heart's breaking!”

Thomas Otway

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even in inevitable separation, a single kind word offers comfort and emotional sustenance.

In simple terms: A kind word can soothe a breaking heart.

Key Takeaway

Seek gentle words in painful farewells.

Themes

love loss comfort

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

theatrical poetic

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • death notices
  • supportive letters

Key Concepts

poetry emotional resilience communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What single word could console you?
  • How can kindness be expressed without words?
A Different Perspective

Kindness may feel insufficient against deep grief.

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