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“Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased, Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow, Raze out the written troubles of the brain” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased, Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow, Raze out the written troubles of the brain”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: King Lear, Act 4 Scene 6, 1605

A plea to heal a troubled mind by removing deep sorrow and mental anguish.

In simple terms: Heal a troubled mind by removing deep sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Seek to alleviate mental pain.

Themes

compassion mental health healing

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • grief counseling
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

psychology emotional relief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What deep sorrow haunts you?
  • How can you gently confront mental anguish?
A Different Perspective

Healing may not be possible without addressing underlying causes.

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