Farewell Quote by William Shakespeare
“Welcome ever smiles, and farewell goes out sighing.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, 1611
A farewell is expressed with bittersweet emotion, mixing smiles with sighs, indicating a poignant parting.
In simple terms: Goodbyes can be both happy and sad.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mixed emotions when saying goodbye.
Themes
farewell
emotion
human connection
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- theater
- personal letters
- rituals
Key Concepts
bittersweet
parting
expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance joy and sorrow in goodbyes?
- What rituals help process partings?
A Different Perspective
Even smiles can mask deeper sadness.
