Colour Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“The very word "sorrow" colours the fact of sorrow, the pain of it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The First and Last Freedom, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1954
Sorrow is colored by the language we use, shaping how we experience pain.
In simple terms: Words shape how we feel sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Notice how language frames your emotions.
Themes
emotion
language
perception
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- writing
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does naming a feeling affect its intensity?
- Can you experience sorrow without labeling it?
A Different Perspective
Words cannot change the pain itself, only its interpretation.
