Grief Quote by Jean Hegland
““Thou wouldst not think how ill all’s here about my heart Write sorrow on the bosom of the earth I have of late—but wherefore I know not—lost all my mirth So””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bones of the Earth by Jean Hegland, 2007
The speaker feels deep sorrow and loss, sensing a pervasive sadness that affects both personal heart and the world around them.
In simple terms: Heart feels heavy, world seems sad.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge grief and seek support.
Themes
grief
loss
empathy
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship breakup
- bereavement
- mental health struggles
Key Concepts
existential melancholy
personal sorrow
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this sorrow reveal about your inner state?
- How can you begin to heal?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow may stem from unexpressed emotions needing articulation.
![“Let's talk of graves, of worms, and epitaphs; Make dust our paper, and with rainy eyes Write sorrow on the bosom of the earth… [W]hat can we bequeath, Save our deposed bodies to the ground?... [N]othing can we call our own, but death... [L]et us sit upon the ground, And tell sad stories of the…” quote by William Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d7/william-shakespeare-4_body_let-s-talk-of-graves-of-worms-and-epitap_570741.jpg)
