Sadness Quote by Lewis Carroll
““Scarce was the verdict spoken, When that still calm was broken, A childish form hath burst into the throng; With tears and looks of sadness, That bring no news of gladness, But tell too surely something hath gone wrong!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
A sudden disruption shatters peace, revealing hidden sorrow and trouble.
In simple terms: Peace is broken, revealing hidden sadness.
Key Takeaway
Notice and address the underlying problem.
Themes
disruption
sadness
revelation
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- family conflict
- social unrest
Key Concepts
psychology
human emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs precede the breaking of calm?
- How can we respond constructively?
A Different Perspective
The quote may dramatize events, overlooking subtle causes.
