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“O shut the door! and when thou hast done so, Come weep with me; past hope, past cure, past help!” quote by William Shakespeare
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““O shut the door! and when thou hast done so, Come weep with me; past hope, past cure, past help!””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Hamlet, Act III, Scene 4, 1603

Expresses deep despair and a desire for shared sorrow after loss of hope, cure, and help.

In simple terms: Despair seeks companionship.

Key Takeaway

Share grief to lessen its weight.

Themes

grief despair solitude

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • bereavement
  • mental health counseling
  • support groups

Key Concepts

existential crisis emotional catharsis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you lean on in dark times?
  • How does shared sorrow aid healing?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize suffering.

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