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“I find I like to talk with her as often as I can. It feels to me as if I'm standing with her on a very solid piece of ground after a tornado's passed. Strength, it seems, in somebody who had a lot of courage to begin with, can at last renew itself.” quote by Jonathan Kozol
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““I find I like to talk with her as often as I can. It feels to me as if I'm standing with her on a very solid piece of ground after a tornado's passed. Strength, it seems, in somebody who had a lot of courage to begin with, can at last renew itself.””

Jonathan Kozol

About This Quote

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

Finding comfort after trauma comes from connecting with resilient, courageous people who help restore stability.

In simple terms: Support from brave people steadies us after storms.

Key Takeaway

Seek resilient companions.

Themes

resilience support healing

Mood

hopeful empathetic

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • post‑trauma recovery
  • friendship
  • community building

Key Concepts

psychology human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who provides you solid ground after crises?
  • How can you become that steady presence for others?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on others may create dependency if not balanced.

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