Cry Quote by Charles Bukowski
“I felt like crying but nothing came out. it was just a sort of sad sickness, sick sad, when you can't feel any worse. I think you know it. I think everybody knows it now and then. but I think I have known it pretty often, too often.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Post Office by Charles Bukowski, 1971
A deep, lingering sadness that feels numb, where emotions are present but cannot be expressed.
In simple terms: Numb sadness that feels like a sickness.
Key Takeaway
Accept the feeling and seek gentle ways to release it.
Themes
sadness
emotional numbness
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- mindful breathing
- talk therapy
Key Concepts
existential melancholy
psychological distress
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this numb sadness tell you about your needs?
- How can you safely express hidden emotions?
A Different Perspective
The numbness may mask underlying issues that need attention.
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