Sadness quotes are especially awesome because they give your caption a reason to exist. Sadness is an emotion. It’s purely human, and it has literary roots that date back centuries before Instagram. This makes sadness the perfect antidote to the temporary nature of Instagram photos.
Sadness Quotes and Captions for Instagram
• Everyone wants to find true love. But, sometimes life can be hard. Don’t give up on finding yours.
• It’s sad when a ‘like’ is more important than a ‘love’.
• Sadness is a word invented by a sadist to describe a happy emotion.
• You only see the good things that I do, but you don’t see me in the moments when I’m broken.
• Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We mourn, we pray, we love.
• Leaving is the hardest thing in life. You can never really leave, you take a little bit of me with you everywhere you go.
• All the tears in the world can’t bring back the past.
• Sometimes the most exhausting thing is remembering how good it felt to have it all.
• I need to keep reminding myself that this too shall pass like all the other tragedies in my life.
• You don’t have to let go of your past, you just have to release it.
• Sometimes it’s just hard to find the light. Everything you do still reminds me of you.
• If you’re having a hard time, remember this: You’re stronger than you think.
• If I knew how to quit you, I would.
• Those who say “it’s too hard” or “it’s impossible” shouldn’t interrupt those who are doing it.
• The best thing about being sad is that you’re still alive, which means there’s always something you can do about it.
• Sending healing thoughts to the victims of this tragic loss. 💔
• So, so sad we have to wait until March for season 2 of #ThisIsUs
• When in Rome, do as the Romans. When on Instagram, don’t follow anyone named “Kim Jong Un”.
• Tears are words the heart can’t say.
• It’s better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you’re not. #truestory
• you tell me you love me and then you never want to speak to me again
• I will always remember the things we had and the places we went. But I’ll never forget how you left me with no goodbye.
• You don’t get to choose if you get hurt in this world…but you do have some say in who hurts you.
• Here’s to a little more kindness, a little less judgment, and even more love.
• Hold on to me, k? I’m having a rough day.
• Endless tears were shed, she knew that no medicine could heal her broken heart.
• Make no mistake, there is tragedy here. I understand that.
• A photo posted by The Best Sad Captions (@thesaddestcaptions) on Jul 8, 2016, at 3:26 pm PDT
• Sometimes the world feels like it’s ending, but in reality, you’re just living through a bad chapter and there are still so many good pages left to turn. 💜
• When someone breaks your heart, the first thing you need to do is grieve. And then remind yourself that this person does not deserve your love.
• It’s hard to talk about mental health and depression. But I will. I’ll do it for myself and for those who can’t or won’t.
• Summer may be ending, but you’re still a 🌼.
• There are many people who can walk away from you. But only a few will actually make you feel like you don’t matter to them at all.
• The sweetest things in life can be bitter too.
• Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Our hearts are stronger than we think.
• You were my favorite mistake.
• Life isn’t as difficult as our mind makes things out to be.
• What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. — Friedrich Nietzsche
• It’s a sad day when your Instagram captions have more likes than your model photos.
• Breakups don’t define you, they are simply a testament to the love you’ve shared and the time you’ve invested. 💔
• I’m going to let you in on a little secret: it’s okay to be sad. You can lean into that sadness, and allow yourself to feel it; allow yourself to be human.
• It is better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you are not. #beautycontest2016
• I was contemplating all the people I will never meet, never touch, never kiss, never love. And it made me sad.
• Big plans on your calendar? Don’t let life get in the way.
• Sometimes, adversity is what you need to get to where you’re going.
• I’ve been through a lot of sad things. . . . The strongest people aren’t always the ones who win, but the ones who go on even though they lose.
• It hurts to remember moments like these…
• We’re all searching for our own place in the world.
• I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to you in life, but how you react to it, that matters. -Epicurus
• Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass… it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Sad Quotes That Make You Cry
• Goodbye and Hello is never easy. It’s like saying the words, I don’t want to hurt you but I want someone else to be happy.
• I feel like I’ll be sad forever and that’s OK. 💔
• Cry if you want to. Let it out. We’ll be here when you’re done.
• My eyes closed, tears streaming down my face. You’re all I’ve got left of my dad, and the plane I purchased for you is now just a collection of rubble.
• Love was never ours to keep, but we can’t seem to let go.
• Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are.
• I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
• Life’s short. Live passionately.
• The hardest thing about living in the world is knowing when to let people go.
• There are days you feel like you can take on the world, and there are days when you wonder why you even try.
• Work is no country for old men.
• I’m breaking your heart. I know. Sorry—I don’t have the time to sit around and wait for you to start missing me.
• The lyrics aren’t sad enough.
• If you are crying, stop. If you are laughing, stop. Life is always somewhere in between
• We’ve lost her, and the world will never be the same.
• I sometimes wonder if we’ll ever be happy together.
• My eyes hurt from watching him walk away.
• And I told them, “Someday when you grow up, if you become President, you have to make sure no one is ever hungry again.”
• Your heart is a muscle the size of your fist. You can call it, breathe it, break it, or make it big as the world. – Brené Brown
• When you’ve lost everything, what’s left to lose?
• It is never too late to be what you might have been. #OTP
• Well, at least the food was good
• When I left they locked me out, but when I returned with a locksmith they opened the door and welcomed me back.
• Never give up, for that is just the place and time when the tide will turn.
• The hardest part about losing someone you love is having to live life without them.
• ✂️Letting go is hard, and letting go of you is even harder. 😢
• And there you have it. A comprehensive list of how to be a hot mess.
• May your porch be lined with the laughter of happy children and friends to share the sunset with.
• One day someone will walk into your life and make you realize why it never worked out with anyone else.
• If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.
• I wish I could hold you close to my heart.
• Have an important message to communicate
• Where are you? Who are you with? You left me alone in a world of nothing.
• Let’s start this over again. A better beginning… a hopeful ending.
• It’s not a race: it’s a marathon.
• A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
• Life is nothing without a few sad songs #quote
• It’s not easy having a broken heart.
• The tears you cry now are the laughter you’ll cry for later.
• Let me wipe away your tears.
• You taught me how to be strong, but you couldn’t teach me how to let go. 💔
• If I could bring you back to life, I would. But since I can’t, I will live for you.
• If you love me, please just let me go.…
• No matter the sadness, always find a reason to smile
• If you love someone, set them free.
• We are here to love one another.
• Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. -Mark Twain
• Get out and enjoy the crisp air, the changing leaves, and the warm aroma of apple cider 🍁
• Choose a state of mind to live by.
• La vita e’ una brutta bestia. Bisognerebbe amarla per quello che e’.
• Heartbreaking Quotes
• How are you still so heartbroken over someone who doesn’t care enough about you to put in the effort to even see you?
• We’re so sorry to see you go. ❤️
• We’re all just looking for someone to love.
• If only you could read my mind, you’d be shocked to know how much I miss you.
• Life is a series of goodbyes, so accept them all with grace and courage
• I pray that you and your loved ones have the strength to carry on in such a difficult time.
• Since you were gone, the days have been long and empty. I miss you so much.
• When you feel like there’s no way out, you’re the reason that I stay 💔
• I know that I can’t hold you close to me, but I’ll never let go of the memories we shared. ##
• I’m only writing this so you can tell me I’ll feel better after.
• 2017 has been a tough year. We’re not going to sugarcoat it for you. Here’s hoping for a better 2018.
• When life knocks you down, use it as a stepping stone to success.
Depressing Sad Quotes
• It’s hard to imagine anything sadder than a girl staring at herself in the mirror and not liking who she sees.
• Being alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely.
• This doesn’t have to be the world we live in. Stop, pose and #believe
• A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant and the crazy crazier.
• In our darkest moments, we should focus on finding the light. It may seem difficult to see but it’s there…if you look hard enough. 😔
• There is no better time than now to start over.
• No matter how dark it gets, someone somewhere is fighting to be heard.
• All you can do is keep swimming 🐳
• How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
• Darkness cannot drive out the darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
• Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass… it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
• The time has come for the iron to cool and for me to wait.
• sadness is only bad if you allow it to be bad. # JustKeepYourHeadUp
• If you’re feeling blue, there’s a place for you with us.
• Be happy. Or Be sad. But Be something.
• It’s okay to cry sometimes. Let it flow.
• I woke up. I was sad. I went back to sleep.
• Seeing this makes me want to get out of bed and solve the problems in my life.
• I am slowly beginning to lose interest in living.
• The worst part about growing older is remembering how my life used to be – and how I let it slip away.
• What do you have to feel sorry about?
• When you miss somebody, it’s because they were a part of your story.
• we are sorry to inform you, but your life has been extended.
• The good things you enjoy are coming to an end, and the bad things you don’t enjoy have not yet arrived.
• When you realize how big the universe is and how insignificant your problems are in comparison, you feel much better.
• We’re looking forward to the season of colder weather and warm cups of tea.
• At the end of the day, we’re all just weathering through.
• Here is a collection of depressing sad quotes that will make you feel better about your life
• It’s dark, it’s dark inside #depression
• Start your week off right! By locking the door, sitting in a dark room, and sobbing.
• Let’s keep the conversation going. Join the movement and help raise awareness for suicide prevention: 🌳 🌲 🌳 💔 🌳
• Forever grateful for the chance to live a life I could never feel sorry for 🙏
• This year, I’m going to learn how to leave. And I don’t care how much it hurts.
• It’s crazy how many people die from suicide every year. It’s time to be #courageous and talk about it.
• It’s hard to be positive when you’re down and out.
• I am trying to accept the fact that nothing lasts forever. Not a single thing. I’m learning to call it a painful blessing.
• I’m only human (but I wish I wasn’t)
• My heart will always be in a place you’ll never go
• Be a spy of your own life.
• You could have been a contender.
• When you’re unstoppable, you don’t depend on anyone. It’s not about the mountain or the rise. It’s about the climb.
• A day without you in it is like a book without pages. I miss you! 😢💔
• Tears are words that need to be spelled.
• Life can be cruel. I’m an atheist, but a little bit of me wishes I wasn’t.
• Stop waiting for the perfect moment, it’s already here.
• When you realize it’s just life, and nothing else.
• If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.
• We take photos not to create a memory, but to hold on to a memory. —Chuck Close
• Some days, getting out of bed is the hardest part of my day.
• The most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves.
• “I’m just a tiny candle. Darkness surrounds me and I have to light myself.” ― Edna St. Vincent Millay
• You are not a failure if you failed, you are a success if you tried.
• Believe that all things are possible, and the sun will shine again. —from a teacher to a student after 9/11
• If you wake up at a different time every day, it feels like you’re always jet-lagged.
Quotes for When You’re Sad
• When you’re sad, just remember that the sadness will eventually pass. Enjoy the feeling of sadness and don’t let anyone take that away from you.
• There are a million reasons to feel sad, but there is always one reason to feel glad. You.
• I’m grateful for my littlest blessings because life is too short and they’re the only thing that matters.
• I’m in a bit of a rut 🤔 But I hope this quote makes you feel better 😊
• Lose yourself and find all the things that make you a happier person than who you were yesterday.
• There’s no better time than now.
• No matter the circumstances, I never give up.
• I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it
• Don’t be afraid to be different. If you’re confident, you will always have friends.
• True friends are with you in all sorts of weather.
• I don’t know what is meant to be, I just know that it’s here with me.
• I hope you find the light that guides you through the dark.
• Of course, it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?
• The darkest nights produce the brightest stars
• You can’t help feeling a little bit happy when you’re sad.
• Everything’s gonna be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.
• It’s the time of the year when it feels like the night lasts forever, and all you want are warm blankets and friends to snuggle with.
• there is no sadness in the world which could not be dispelled by the light of love or the laughter of friendship
• Why worry about what you can’t control, when you can just focus on the good things in life?
• Sometimes we all need a little 🍂.
• Sometimes that’s what you need most in life, a little push—from someone who believes in you.
• “I may not be there yet, but I’m closer than I’ve ever been.”—Maya Angelou
• If you aren’t happy with where you are in life, change it. You’re not a tree.
• Today I will choose to lift myself up, choose to be strong, choose to smile.
• When you’re sad, just remember that all the great novels were written by people living in some kind of solitude and isolation.
• I wouldn’t mind being sad if I didn’t know it was temporary.
• I’m sad, but I’m trying to be happy. I want to be happy, but sadness keeps flooding in. We want to stay, but we need to go.
• The saddest thing in the world is to get used to sadness.
• How do I look? I feel like crying.😭
• We all want to be loved and understood. But people will judge you anyway. So what’s most important is that you judge yourself. -Lindsey Stirling
• I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.
• Sometimes it’s nice to pretend you’re a unicorn. 😁
• Stuff happens. The best we can do is make lemonade out of life’s lemons.
• Don’t worry your pretty little mind about it.
• Happiness is your birthright…and it’s always accessible, no matter what life throws at you. -Neale Donald Walsch
• Have the courage to live in your heart and be who you really are in the world.
• The waves promise not to come higher than you let them.
Sad Quote About Pain and Breakups
• Breakups are like amputations. You survive, but there’s less of you.
• We hurt the ones we love the most.
• The best kind of heartbreak is where you learn something about yourself. -Unknown
• Sometimes it takes a heartbreak to recognize and accept the love that you have been missing.
• You’ll never hurt the same way once. The pain is what makes you better, stronger.
• Pain isn’t the worst thing in life. The worst thing in life is your loss of passion for living because of pain.
• There’s a difference between sadness and depression. Depression is a battle, sadness is a feeling.
• That moment when you realize that everyone around is happy and in love, except for you.
• The heart was made to be broken.
• Life is a roller coaster, and love is what makes it interesting.
• What a time to be alive 🤗💭
• There are nights when the wind is loud and wild; I listen to the wind…and think of you.
• If you’re going through hell, keep going.
• It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.
• Your heart is broken and it hurts, but you are not alone. Always remember that.
• You’ve broken my heart, but I am stronger for it.☝
• You are not broken, you are just in pain.
• I’ll see you when all the pain is replaced with good memories.
• It’s not that I don’t want you in my life. I just can’t stand your absence.
• you make me feel like I am a ghost. you are the sun and I’m colder than snow.
• It’s a bittersweet symphony in this life. Every wrong note stabs like a thoughtless word. Yet, every melody played with feeling touches the soul.
• It’s better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
• Life isn’t about avoiding the bruises. It’s about surviving them, and understanding that the scars you get are a beautiful reminder of how you lived.
• Sometimes the hardest thing in life is to live it.
• But what I’ve found in life is that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. 😔😞
• Never let anyone dull your sparkle.
• It doesn’t matter how many times you break up with someone because it never gets easier.
• If you are mourning the end of a relationship, get drunk and play sad songs.
• ””The greatest pain that comes from love is loving someone you can never have, and second is being loved by the one you can’t love back.”- Anonymous” 😢
• We are not defined by the pain we have known but rather by the love we have shared…
• I thought it was forever but forever isn’t what I got.
• In this moment, I’m finding the strength to move forward.
• I guess this is growing up.
• It’s hard to breathe when all the air is gone.
• Sometimes it hurts right now, but it will get better. You’ll see.
• I hate that I feel like I can’t breathe through the pain of missing you.
• It would be a mistake to think that because I’m happy now, I didn’t love you. It’s just that love is a little easier to live with than pain.
• No matter how much you want to, you can’t hold on to the people who really need to let go of you.
• One of the hardest things in life is watching the person you love love someone else.
• If you haven’t cried about it yet, you’re not human.
• I’m not crying…I’m just a little sad.
• Relishing every happy, sad, bitter and blissful moment today because it’s not promised to stay.
• You are strong. You are brave. You deserve better. Forgive yourself, and let go.
• It’s better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all.
• “We can’t help who we fall in love with, right?” – Beau Bridges
• If you want to be the best version of yourself, you got to let the old one go.
