Hands Quote by Richard Siken
“A man takes his sadness down to the river and throws it in the river but then he’s still left with the river. A man takes his sadness and throws it away but then he’s still left with his hands.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Sadness" by Richard Siken, 2005
Attempting to discard sadness leaves remnants, showing emotional persistence.
In simple terms: Throwing away sadness leaves traces.
Key Takeaway
Accept that emotions linger despite effort.
Themes
emotion
acceptance
impermanence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the river symbolize?
- How do you cope with lingering feelings?
A Different Perspective
Letting go may not fully erase pain.