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Death Quote by Emily Brontë

“And I am weary of the anguish Increasing winters bear; Weary to watch the spirit languish Through years of dead despair. So, if a tear, when thou art dying, Should haply fall from me, It is but that my soul is sighing, To go and rest with thee.” quote by Emily Brontë
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““And I am weary of the anguish Increasing winters bear; Weary to watch the spirit languish Through years of dead despair. So, if a tear, when thou art dying, Should haply fall from me, It is but that my soul is sighing, To go and rest with thee.””

Emily Brontë

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unnamed, 19th century poetry

The poet feels weary of ongoing suffering and hopes that a tear signifies a soul's yearning for peace with a beloved.

In simple terms: Tired of pain, seeking solace in love.

Key Takeaway

Find comfort in shared sorrow.

Themes

suffering hope spiritual longing

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • seeking comfort
  • spiritual connection

Key Concepts

existential yearning emotional release

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can pain deepen connection?
  • What can a tear represent?
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