Break up Quote by Thomas Otway
“If we must part for ever, Give me but one kind word to think upon, And please myself withal, whilst my heart's breaking!”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Fatal Marriage, 1694
Even in inevitable separation, a single kind word offers comfort and emotional sustenance.
In simple terms: A kind word can soothe a breaking heart.
Key Takeaway
Seek gentle words in painful farewells.
Themes
love
loss
comfort
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
theatrical
poetic
When to use this quote
- breakups
- death notices
- supportive letters
Key Concepts
poetry
emotional resilience
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What single word could console you?
- How can kindness be expressed without words?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may feel insufficient against deep grief.
