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Crying Quote by George R.R. Martin

“I want to weep , she thought. I want to be comforted. I’m so tired of being strong. I want to be foolish and frightened for once. Just for a small while, that’s all …a day … an hour ... ...One day, she promised herself as she lay abed, one day she would allow herself to be less than strong. But…” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““ I want to weep , she thought. I want to be comforted. I’m so tired of being strong. I want to be foolish and frightened for once. Just for a small while, that’s all …a day … an hour ... ...One day, she promised herself as she lay abed, one day she would allow herself to be less than strong. But not today. It could not be today.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Song of Ice and Fire, 1996‑present

The speaker longs for vulnerability and respite from constant strength, yearning for a brief moment of emotional release.

In simple terms: She wants to feel weak and be comforted.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself brief moments of vulnerability.

Themes

vulnerability exhaustion self‑compassion

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

reflective emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • grief
  • high‑stress jobs
  • relationship strain

Key Concepts

emotional honesty mental health self‑care

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you last permit yourself to feel weak?
  • What would a safe space for vulnerability look like?
A Different Perspective

True relief may require confronting underlying pressures, not just a pause.

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