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Beautiful face Quote by Paul Éluard

“Farewell Sadness Hello Sadness You are inscribed in the lines on the ceiling You are inscribed in the eyes that I love You are not poverty absolutely Since the poorest of lips denounce you Ah with a smile Bonjour Tristesse Love of kind bodies Power of love From which kindness rises Like a bodiless…” quote by Paul Éluard
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““Farewell Sadness Hello Sadness You are inscribed in the lines on the ceiling You are inscribed in the eyes that I love You are not poverty absolutely Since the poorest of lips denounce you Ah with a smile Bonjour Tristesse Love of kind bodies Power of love From which kindness rises Like a bodiless monster Unattached head Sadness beautiful face.””

Paul Éluard

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Farewell Sadness” (original French), 1935

Sadness is both a burden and a catalyst, inscribed in love and art, transforming pain into creative power and connection.

In simple terms: Sadness can inspire love and art.

Key Takeaway

Embrace sadness as a source of creative energy.

Themes

sadness love art transformation duality

Mood

poignant hopeful introspective

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • artistic creation
  • relationship building
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

poetry psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does sadness teach you about love?
  • How can you channel sorrow into art?
A Different Perspective

Sadness may overwhelm if not acknowledged.

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