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“Among wolves, no matter how sick, no matter how cornered, no matter how alone, afraid or weakened, the wolf will continue.She will lope even with a broken leg. She will strenuously outwait, outwit, outrun and outlast whatever is bedeviling her. She will put her all into taking breath after breath…” quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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“Among wolves, no matter how sick, no matter how cornered, no matter how alone, afraid or weakened, the wolf will continue.She will lope even with a broken leg. She will strenuously outwait, outwit, outrun and outlast whatever is bedeviling her. She will put her all into taking breath after breath. The hallmark of the wild nature is that it goes on.”

Clarissa Pinkola Estes

About This Quote

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

Resilience is innate; even when damaged, the spirit persists and overcomes adversity.

In simple terms: Even hurt, we keep going.

Key Takeaway

Embrace perseverance despite hardship.

Themes

resilience survival determination

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • physical injury
  • mental health challenges
  • career setbacks

Key Concepts

psychology wild nature endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner resources sustain you in hardship?
  • How can you nurture resilience in others?
A Different Perspective

Resilience may wane without support or rest.

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