Soothing Quotes About Heartbreak

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A famous—and true—adage goes like this: "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." All those who have had their hearts trampled upon will agree that the presence of a friend can ease the pain. So if you have a friend going through a tough heartbreak, just be around. If you find yourself at a loss for words, don't fret. These love and heartbreak quotes can help you to soothe your friend aptly express your feelings without making you sound like a know-it-all.

Heartbreak Quotes



Robert Frost

“The only way out is through.” 

Haruki Murakami, "Norwegian Wood"


Cormac McCarthy, "All the Pretty Horses"


David Grayson

Jim Henson

“Only time can heal your broken heart. Just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.” 



Richard Puz, "The Carolinian"

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." (From an Irish headstone)

Robert James Waller, "The Bridges of Madison County"

“The human heart has a way of making itself large again even after it's been broken into a million pieces.” 

Marcel Proust


"In reality, in love there is a permanent suffering which joy neutralizes, renders virtual delays, but which can at any moment become what it would have become long earlier if one had not obtained what one wanted—atrocious."

Spanish Proverb
"Where there is love, there is pain."

Charles M. Schulz


Laura Fitzgerald, "Veil of Roses"

“Given enough time and distance, the heart will always heal.” 

Shannon L. Adler

“Time doesn't heal all wounds; only distance can lessen the sting of them.” 

John Christopher, "The Sword of the Spirits"

“And though I remember her name I cannot recall her face. All things pass.” 

Steve Goodier


Amy Hempel

“Consolation is a beautiful word. Everyone skins his knee—that doesn't make yours hurt any less.” 

Jean de la Fontaine

“Sadness flies away on the wings of time.”