The weapons of divine justice are blunted by the confession and sorrow of the offender.
The Divine Comedy II: PurgatoryExtreme joy and extreme sorrow are indistinguishable beyond a certain point. ("Jane Brown's Body")
The Fantastic Stories of Cornell WoolrichWe sat still, our breathing loud and rhythmic, its music melancholy, a traditional song of sorrow.
The Birds That Never FlewDo you mind,” he asked politely, “if I slide my blade under your skin, just a little?
Beautiful SorrowsI love the friendly faces of old sorrows; I have no secrets that they do not know.
Blue Smoke: A Book of VersesLife will always be sorrowful. We can't change it, but we can change our attitude toward it.
A Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflections on the Art of LivingGood night, good night! parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow.
Romeo and Juliet