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It is good thing to learn the truth one's self. To first…

“It is good thing to learn the truth one's self. To first believe with all your heart, and then not to believe, is good too. It fattens the emotions and makes them to stretch. When as a woman life and people disappoint her, she will have had practice in disappointment and it will not come so hard…” quote by Betty Smith
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““It is good thing to learn the truth one's self. To first believe with all your heart, and then not to believe, is good too. It fattens the emotions and makes them to stretch. When as a woman life and people disappoint her, she will have had practice in disappointment and it will not come so hard. In teaching your child do not forget that suffering is good too. It makes a person rich in character.””

Betty Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Learning truth, belief, and suffering builds emotional resilience and character.

In simple terms: Truth and hardship foster growth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges to develop character.

Themes

resilience character truth belief suffering

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical self‑help

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • personal setbacks
  • career obstacles

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence personal growth parenting self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance hardship with self‑care?
  • What truths have strengthened your character?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on suffering may lead to unnecessary pain.

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