Crying Quote by François Mauriac
““She was surprised to find that something from deep down in herself welled into her eyes and burned her cheeks: a few poor tears shed by one who never cried!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Thérèse Desqueyroux by François Mauriac, 1927
A hidden emotional surge breaks through a normally stoic exterior, revealing deep, unexpressed feelings.
In simple terms: Deep feelings surface unexpectedly.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel and release emotions.
Themes
emotion
vulnerability
self-awareness
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotive
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- artistic creation
- therapy
- relationship moments
Key Concepts
psychology
inner conflict
catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- What suppressed emotions are you holding?
- How can acknowledging pain improve wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
May be romanticinterpreted as melodrama; not all tears indicate genuine distress.
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