Explore timeless Stoic quotes about sadness from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and others. Find clarity, comfort, and insight — and use these quotes as journaling prompts to process your emotions.
Updated on
July 17, 2025
Sadness is a part of life, not a flaw in it. It signals care, loss, and reflection. These Stoic quotes were handpicked by Jon Filitti, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to help you sit with sadness and gently find your next step.
You’ll also find these quotes inside the Stoic app’s Emotion Check-In, available right when you need them most.
Read the Insight about Sadness
View Journaling Prompt that will Help you Process Sadness
Start a session in the Stoic app with Jon’s handpicked quotes and prompts for sadness. Calm your mind, find perspective, and take the next step.