Grief Quote by Thomas Hardy
““To sorrow I bade good morrow, And thought to leave her far away behind; But cheerly, cheerly, She loves me dearly; She is so constant to me, and so kind. I would deceive her, And so leave her, But ah! she is so constant and so kind””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “To Sorrow” (excerpt), 19th‑century poetry
The speaker acknowledges sorrow’s constant, kind presence, yet feels conflicted about deceiving it.
In simple terms: Sorrow is ever‑present and kind, but the speaker struggles with honesty.
Key Takeaway
Accept sorrow’s role without denial.
Themes
sorrow
kindness
conflict
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
emotional honesty
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you love something that is both kind and sorrowful?
- How does honesty with sorrow affect healing?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize sorrow, overlooking its pain.
