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Weep Quotes

Tender lines on grief and quiet sorrow

This collection of weep quotes captures grief, loss, and the quiet ache of tears. For related emotions, see our Because quotes.

A stable, changeless state, 'twere cause indeed to weep.

Quotes by William Cullen Bryant

We build statues out of snow, and weep to see them melt.

Quotes by Walter Scott

Do not weep for me.

Quotes by Thomas Starr King

And weep the more, because I weep in vain.

Quotes by Thomas Gray

Any Quotes

Fear not for the future, weep not for the past.

Quotes by Percy Bysshe Shelley

I do not weep: I loathe tears, for they are a sign of slavery.

Quotes by Max Beckmann

Boys don't cry. But they do. We do. I do. I weep all the time.

Quotes by Matt Haig

Don't weep for me; don't write any sob stories.

Quotes by Gertrude Ederle

Do not weep; do not wax indignant. Understand.

Quotes by Baruch Spinoza

Frequently Asked Questions

What imagery is used to describe weeping in these quotes?
One quote compares grief to statues built out of snow, suggesting sorrow appears over things that were always destined to fade.
Do these quotes treat weeping as a stable emotion?
No, one line suggests that even a changeless, stable state can still be cause enough to weep, showing sorrow isn't tied to chaos alone.
Is weeping described as pointless in any quote?
Yes, one speaker describes weeping in vain, capturing the frustration of grief that changes nothing about the situation.
Are these weep quotes short and direct?
Yes, most are brief, simple lines that state the act of weeping plainly without much elaboration or context.
Where can I find more quotes about deep emotion?
See our Because quotes and Any quotes for related reflections on feeling.

Several quotes use weeping as a metaphor for fleeting beauty and change. If emotional depth interests you, browse our Any quotes as well.