Skip to content

Doleful Quote by William Shakespeare

“When griping grief the heart doth wound, and doleful dumps the mind opresses, then music, with her silver sound, with speedy help doth lend redress.” quote by William Shakespeare
Download Open image
“When griping grief the heart doth wound, and doleful dumps the mind opresses, then music, with her silver sound, with speedy help doth lend redress.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act V, 1611

Grief overwhelms mind and heart, but music soothes and heals quickly.

In simple terms: Music eases grief.

Key Takeaway

Use music to calm sorrow.

Themes

grief healing music

Mood

somber reflective

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • loss
  • depression
  • stress relief
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

emotional relief psychology art therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you recall a song that lifted your spirits?
  • How does music change your emotional state?
A Different Perspective

Music may not address deep-rooted trauma alone.

3.9 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by William Shakespeare

Explore all 5,607 William Shakespeare quotes

More Doleful quotes

Browse all 14 Doleful quotes