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“But the division in him was a sorrow and a torment, and he became accustomed to it only as one gets used to an unhealed and frequently reopened wound.” quote by Boris Pasternak
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“But the division in him was a sorrow and a torment, and he became accustomed to it only as one gets used to an unhealed and frequently reopened wound.”

Boris Pasternak

About This Quote

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

Enduring pain becomes familiar, yet remains a deep wound.

In simple terms: Pain can become a habit.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and heal lingering hurts.

Themes

pain healing habitual suffering

Mood

somber introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • grief counseling

Key Concepts

psychology trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • What wounds do you ignore?
  • How can you break the habit of suffering?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring pain can worsen it.

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