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“A weeping woman is a bucket with no bottom.” quote by Robert Jordan
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“A weeping woman is a bucket with no bottom.”

Robert Jordan

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Wheel of Time, 1990, null

A weeping woman's endless sorrow is likened to a bottomless bucket, symbolizing unending grief.

In simple terms: Endless tears are like a leaky bucket.

Key Takeaway

Address underlying causes of persistent grief.

Themes

grief emotion metaphor

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • support groups
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

psychology literary symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fills your emotional bucket?
  • How can you find a stop to the overflow?
A Different Perspective

Grief may be compounded by external stressors.

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