Communication Quote by William Shakespeare
“Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart, and bids it break.”
About This Quote
Source Play: King Lear, Act 5, Scene 3
Unspoken grief intensifies pain; giving voice to sorrow prevents the heart from breaking.
In simple terms: Speak sorrow to ease pain.
Express grief before it overwhelms.
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When to use this quote
- counseling
- journaling
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What words help you release sorrow?
- When is silence a better choice?
Silence may also protect; not all pain needs verbalizing.