In the struggle to remain a complete person and to love…
““In the struggle to remain a complete person and to love from her fullness instead of her inadequacy a woman may appear hard. She may feel her early conditioning tugging her in the direction of surrender, but she ought to remember that she was originally loved for herself; she ought to hang on to herself and not find herself nagging, helpless, irritable and trapped. Perhaps I am not old enough yet to promise that the self-reliant woman is always loved, but she cannot be lonely as long as there are people in the world who need her joy and her strength, but certainly in my experience it has always been so. Lovers who are free to go when they are restless always come back; lovers who are free to change remain interesting. The bitter animosity and obscenity of divorce is unknown where individuals have not become Siamese twins. A lover who comes to your bed of his own accord is more likely to sleep with his arms around you all night than a lover who has nowhere else to sleep.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A self‑reliant woman should honor her own wholeness, love from fullness, and maintain independence, trusting that her unique joy and strength are needed by others.
In simple terms: Stay true to yourself and love fully.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑worth and independence.
Themes
self‑love
independence
relationships
womanhood
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- personal growth
- friendship
Key Concepts
authenticity
boundaries
self‑reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture your own joy while supporting others?
- What boundaries protect your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
Independence can feel isolating if not balanced with connection.