Heavy heart Quote by William Shakespeare
““Myself will straight aboard; and to the state This heavy act with heavy heart relate. [Exeunt.]””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 3, 1611
The speaker expresses a heavy, sorrowful departure, acknowledging the weight of the situation.
In simple terms: A sad farewell with a heavy heart.
Accept the weight of difficult good.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- farewell speech
- dramatic monologue
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we cope with heavy emotional moments?
- When is it appropriate to express sorrow openly?
The line may be overly melodramatic for modern contexts.