Brokenheartedness Quotes

“Though this may be hard to believe or accept at first, grief can be seen as an invitation to grow and, eventually, to find meaning in suffering and in the experience of loss. A heart that is broken open offers a precious gift -- a chance to become more authentic with yourself and with other people.”
― Claire B. Willis, Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace

“If I had a different kind of heart, a tougher heart, would I be able to see what’s happening in the world around me and not feel so brokenhearted? What would it be like to be able to sleep through the night, unbothered? I can’t imagine feeling less, or caring less. That’s not the heart I have.”
― Maggie Smith