Are TEARS a SIGN of WEAKNESS, or are they a SIGN of STRENGTH? FOOLISHNESS? Or WISDOM?

Question

Your opinion.

Answer 1

My opinion is that it is a sign of Wisdom. I person who shows their emotions is wise because if you keep it in it will come out and it won't be pretty. ( I know that for a fact.)

Answer 2

There's another "philosophy" about tears that I'd like to share.
I'll put it this way: Most people cry, & I wouldn't define that as one or all of the above. There are some people who never cry. They are "judged" to be insensitive, in denial, or trying to be macho. Unfortunately, because this isn't "necessarily" true. These people most often find that accepting pain or sorrow is better served (by them) on the inside. They feel the physical or emotional pain as deeply as anyone, but they come to terms by accepting the reality of it, the spirituality, if you choose, that it's part of life. Crying is a release & catharsis for many, & if that helps, go with it. Yet, I've seen that if someone starts to weep, it evokes weeping in others & "appears" to confirm & compound the tragedy, rather than come into harmony with what IS. Also, some people laugh so hard they cry. Tears rain from the nature, or philosopy of a person. That is the sign.

Answer 3

It depends what you're crying for. If you are crying because the picture you took is really bad (or so you think), then they are a sign of vanity and shallowness. If you are crying because a close family member has died, they are a sign of immense sadness. If you are crying because of a very moving, sad story on the news they are a sign of empathy. If you cry because you are marrying your true love, they are a sign of true happiness and fullfillment. The tears themselves do not show weakness of strength, they just represent a strong emotion, and whatever the emotion that has moved you to tears is what really tells about you.

Answer 4

Tears can fall from our faces for multiple reasons. Usually tears are related to subjects of sorrow and weakness, however tears can also be shed to show an overwhelming feeling of happiness or anger.
A wise woman once said that shedding tears is good for you because it "cleanses the soul"...keep in mind that she WAS wise. My philosophy on tears is that with every tear that falls from your face, represents the amounts of trials and tribulations that you have overcome in the past, and will overcome in the future. Then again, it all depends on how much you cry:)

Think about it...

Answer 5

All of these, of course. For the same reason that tears can come for different reasons. You can cry because you are happy, or sad, or in pain, or simply touched or moved, inspired, lonely, angry, etc. Tears can show a weakness, weakness in general, a lack of pride, pride, strength, foolishness, wisdom, heartbreak, joy, love, laughter, temper, a good heart or a black one. Tears are the same as everything else, you can't pigeon-hole them.

Answer 6

I think tears are a sign of strength and wisdom from your past :)) I feel so much better and stronger after I cry and get out my emotions...you can not keep them bottled inside forever eventually you will have to face these painful, sometimes sad, angry, dosappointmenting emotions have a good cry by yourself or with someone that loves you either way you will amazing and in touch with your inner self and have some peace too :)) Good luck :))))

Answer 7

Tears are basically a sign of feeling, If you cry you are releasing those feelings and sharing with those around you. Ppl dont only cry coz they are sad, I cry if I am extremely angry extra happy and also sad. Tears are a sign of strong emotion and its good to cry, sometimes it can be a great release for things you have been keeping inside for a long time. So if you feel the need... have a good cry it cant do you no wrong!!

Answer 8

Tears, are the sign of an overwhelming emotion which literally causes your tear ducts to become active and hence:
Tears!
So with any emotion , be it
Joy,
Anger,
frustration,
pain,
or Sadness,
there may be tears, so i don't think it fits into any of the categories you mentioned above, it is simply a sign of being Human, and having emotion, whether male or female, Just Alive!

Answer 9

Thought tears may appear to be a sign of weakness for most people I believe that tears are just a sign of openess..tears let you know that u are are aware of the emotion you are feeling...tears can show either of those things it just depends on the situtation...

Answer 10

Tears can be a sign of any of those things, but to me tears are a sign of weakness. I cry when I feel weak....but i know to other people they mean different things.