Cured Quote by William Shakespeare
“It easeth some, though none it ever cured, to think their dolour others have endured.”
About This Quote
Source Play: King Lear, Act III, Scene 2, 1605
Recognizing others' suffering can bring comfort, but it never fully heals one's own pain.
In simple terms: Seeing others' pain can soothe, but not cure personal grief.
Find personal healing, not just empathy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- personal reflection
- grief therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy with self-care?
- Can shared pain truly ease your own?
Empathy alone cannot replace personal healing.