Psychology Quote by William Shakespeare
“Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased, Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow, Raze out the written troubles of the brain, And with some sweet oblivious antidote Cleanse the fraught bosom of that perilous stuff Which weighs upon the heart?”
About This Quote
Source Play: King Lear, Act 4 Scene 1, 1605
A plea to heal a troubled mind by removing painful memories and emotional burdens.
In simple terms: Heal a sick mind by clearing painful thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Seek emotional relief through confronting sorrow.
Themes
mental health
healing
compassion
psychology
literature
Mood
reflective
empathetic
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
- mental health therapy
- creative writing exercises
Key Concepts
catharsis
emotional release
therapeutic dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “sweet oblivious antidote” suggest about coping?
- Can confronting sorrow always lead to healing?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize mental illness and overlook professional treatment.
