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Sad Quotes

Grief, empathy, and the quiet weight of tears.

These sad quotes move from a claim that art keeps people from sinking into despair, to a sharp comparison between Hollywood's social hierarchy and high school cliques. One entry reflects on how personal experience shapes character writing, while another makes a moving case that tears are a sign of strength rather than weakness. See Poems for more on this feeling in verse.

My wedding preparations were done. My wedding outfit was ready. I had even bought my jewellery, and the cards were also printed. It is very sad that I had to call off my marriage one month prior to the actual...

Quotes by Shilpa Shinde

I've always been drawn to Marilyn Monroe, but certain aspects of her story may be too sad to tell.

Quotes by Sherilyn Fenn

I'll always be sad that my marriage ended.

Quotes by Shania Twain

The sad truth is that excellence makes people nervous.

Quotes by Shana Alexander

You know, I think we Indians are afraid to show and celebrate our happiness, lest things change around. But I feel that it's okay to be sad and okay to show when you are happy.

Quotes by Shah Rukh Khan

I don't mind if what they write about me has some truth in it. Pure imagination makes me feel sad about the whole thing.

Quotes by Shaheer Sheikh

It's sad and upsetting when you see somebody crying hysterically, but at the same time it's real funny.

Quotes by Seth Green

Whenever we lose, it is a sad day.

Quotes by Sergio Ramos

It's sad that we never get trained to leave assumptions behind.

Quotes by Sebastian Thrun

In the 1970s, British food was beginning to get good, whereas in France it was just starting its long, sad decline. My most memorable meals, however, have been in Italy.

Quotes by Sebastian Faulks

Painting is profoundly emotional. When I finish a painting, I'm usually extremely sad.

Quotes by Sean Scully

It's sad to think right now, but probably the Russian and Chinese government know more about Hillary Clinton's e-mail server than do the members of the United States Congress. And - and that has put our national security at risk.

Quotes by Scott Walker

When you're playing someone who is angry and sad all the time, you get a little down.

Quotes by Scott Michael Foster

People look at me and keep walking - but you can tell they know who I am. I want them to bug me. It's gonna be a sad day when they don't.

Quotes by Schoolboy Q

There is perhaps no more rewarding romance heroine than she who is not expected to find love. The archetype comes in many disguises - the wallflower, the spinster, the governess, the single mom - but always with one sad claim:...

Quotes by Sarah MacLean

I would be sad if it ended now. It's been the best job I've had by a long shot, especially creatively because the writing is so good. Every week I get the script and I laugh out loud and get...

Quotes by Sarah Chalke

Though I know he loves me, tonight my heart is sad; his kiss was not so wonderful as all the dreams I had.

Quotes by Sara Teasdale

Gorillas are in danger of being wiped out by the Ebola virus. I feel like we have limited time to get to know them and understand them and they're going to disappear - that's terrifically sad. Wouldn't it be great...

Quotes by Sara Gruen

I think people tend to forget that as celebrities we are still human. We have the same emotions - we cry, we have fun, we laugh, we get sad, and we get hurt. When something is written about you, which...

Quotes by Sania Mirza

I don't know how the poor farmers deal with such situations in real life. It's really sad.

Quotes by Sanjay Dutt

Frequently Asked Questions

What different reflections on sadness appear in these quotes?
They cover the emotional necessity of art and communication, a comparison of Hollywood culture to a "caste system" of labels, personal creative inspiration, and a moving reflection on the meaning of tears. If you're looking for something to read in a similar mood, see our Poems collection.
Is there a quote about art helping with sadness?
Yes — it says, "With out art, without communicating, we wouldn't live beyond 30 because we'd be so sad and depressed."
Does one quote compare Hollywood to high school?
Yes. It says, "Hollywood is like a really sad, grown up version of high school where people get labeled as 'cool,' 'not cool,' 'jock,' 'bombshell,' 'quirky'... it's like a caste system." For shorter lines to pair with a photo, check our Captions.
Is there a quote about where creative material and characters come from?
Yes — it explains that characters are "made up of my experiences, things I've heard, things I think are funny." For more emotionally rich, poetic expression, browse our Shayari collection.
Is there a quote about the meaning behind tears?
Yes, it says, "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition..." For more on grief expressed poetically, see our Ghazals collection.

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