Parting is such sweet sorrow

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1. A line from the play Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare; Juliet is saying good night to Romeo. Their sorrowful parting is also “sweet” because it makes them think about the next time they will see each other.

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Parting is such sweet sorrow

Parting is such sweet sorrow — but at least we know Loki will be back for another season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2021

Parting is such sweet sorrow, to quote Kenneth Bran—I mean the Bard.

From Slate ● Dec. 31, 2020

Maybe a twist on Shakespeare would go like this: Parting is such sweet sorrow; I’ll say goodbye til it be Morrow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2017

"Parting is such sweet sorrow," murmured Joseph, as he watched the little vessel bounding over the turquoise waters of the imprisoned sea.

From Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica by John Kendrick Bangs

Parting is such sweet sorrow, 825. the pain of, 1302.

From Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations by Various

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