Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers…
““Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers ever, One foot in sea, and one on shore, To one thing constant never. Then sigh not so, but let them go, And be you blithe and bonny, Converting all your sounds of woe Into hey nonny, nonny. Sing no more ditties, sing no more Of dumps so dull and heavy. The fraud of men was ever so Since summer first was leafy. Then sigh not so, but let them go, And be you blithe and bonny, Converting all your sounds of woe Into hey, nonny, nonny.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Women should let go of sorrow over unfaithful men and embrace joy, turning grief into light‑hearted song.
In simple terms: Forget men’s deceit, be happy.
Key Takeaway
Release sorrow, choose joy.
Themes
love
betrayal
resilience
joy
Mood
playful
hopeful
defiant
Type
literary
advice
emotional
When to use this quote
- breakups
- friendship gatheringscelebrations
- self‑care
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Shakespearean comedy
gender roles
emotional coping
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transform personal pain into playful expression?
- What limits exist when encouraging others to “let go” of betrayal?
A Different Perspective
The advice may ignore real hurt and power dynamics in relationships.