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 monster Unattached head Sadness beautiful face.””
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.
Embrace sadness as a source of creative energy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- artistic creation
- relationship building
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sadness teach you about love?
- How can you channel sorrow into art?
Sadness may overwhelm if not acknowledged.