Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness. Many sorrows can be endured only by being embraced, and the pleasure taken in them naturally has a somewhat melancholy character.

Quote by Emile Durkheim

Topics: Sadness Quotes

Sadness does not inhere in things; it does not reach us from the world and...

Sadness does not inhere in things; it does not reach us from the world and...

Reality seems valueless by comparison with the dreams of fevered imaginations; reality is therefore abandoned.

Reality seems valueless by comparison with the dreams of fevered imaginations; reality is therefore abandoned.

Each victim of suicide gives his act a personal stamp which expresses his temperament, the...

Each victim of suicide gives his act a personal stamp which expresses his temperament, the...

It is too great comfort which turns a man against himself. Life is most readily...

It is too great comfort which turns a man against himself. Life is most readily...

It is very sad for a man to make himself servant to a single thing;...

It is very sad for a man to make himself servant to a single thing;...

It's easy to cry when you realize that everyone you love will reject you or...

It's easy to cry when you realize that everyone you love will reject you or...

The worst kind of pain is when youre smiling just to stop the tears from...

The worst kind of pain is when youre smiling just to stop the tears from...

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was...

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was...

What is the source of sadness, but feebleness of the mind? What giveth it power...

What is the source of sadness, but feebleness of the mind? What giveth it power...

Beauty and sadness always go together. Nature thought beauty too rich to go forth Upon...

Beauty and sadness always go together. Nature thought beauty too rich to go forth Upon...

It is an unfortunate personal tragedy. However, when compared to the vast ocean of the...

It is an unfortunate personal tragedy. However, when compared to the vast ocean of the...

Don't criticize something you know nothing about. It only brings people down and makes everyone...

Don't criticize something you know nothing about. It only brings people down and makes everyone...

Sometimes I feel like a Stepping Stone... I am that kind, young lady that offers...

Sometimes I feel like a Stepping Stone... I am that kind, young lady that offers...

I want to be happy and sad at the same time. Yeah, I know it...

I want to be happy and sad at the same time. Yeah, I know it...

I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes;...

I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes;...

Be happy. Talk happiness. Happiness calls out responsive gladness in others. There is enough sadness...

Be happy. Talk happiness. Happiness calls out responsive gladness in others. There is enough sadness...

You should step in my shoes and walk a mile. Then maybe you'll see how...

You should step in my shoes and walk a mile. Then maybe you'll see how...

Sadness flies away on the wings of time.

Sadness flies away on the wings of time.

Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.

Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.

So much sadness exists in the world that we are all under obligation to contribute...

So much sadness exists in the world that we are all under obligation to contribute...