Juliet says “Parting is such sweet sorrow” in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
The line occurs in Act 2, Scene 2, the famous balcony scene. Romeo and Juliet have just declared their love, but they must separate before dawn to avoid discovery. Juliet describes the emotional contradiction of leaving someone she loves: the parting is painful, yet the memory of their meeting makes it sweet.
The quotation is often shortened in popular culture, but the complete sentence continues with the idea that the lovers will keep saying good night until morning. It captures the scene’s mixture of romance, danger, and anticipation.
The line is spoken by Juliet rather than Romeo. This is one reason the scene is important for understanding her character: she is not merely reacting to Romeo, but actively shaping their relationship and making practical plans for marriage.