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“I was like many another who starts an intrigue timidly. Once into it, I had to go on, and therefore I had to harden my sensibilities.” quote by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino
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“I was like many another who starts an intrigue timidly. Once into it, I had to go on, and therefore I had to harden my sensibilities.”

Elizabeth Borton de Trevino

About This Quote

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

Starting a venture timidly forces growth and hardening of sensitivity.

In simple terms: Timid starts demand resilience.

Key Takeaway

Accept initial fear and grow through it.

Themes

courage growth resilience

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational self‑help

When to use this quote

  • starting a business
  • learning a skill
  • public speaking
  • traveling abroad

Key Concepts

psychology self‑development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn timidity into strength?
  • What supports help you harden your sensibilities?
A Different Perspective

Fear may stall progress if not addressed.

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