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“I've learnt that if you're careful, you can hold a butterfly in your hand. And that even if it's been trapped, frightened, in a jar, it still has a chance to survive. Because a butterfly with a broken wing can still fly.” quote by Lisa Heathfield
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““I've learnt that if you're careful, you can hold a butterfly in your hand. And that even if it's been trapped, frightened, in a jar, it still has a chance to survive. Because a butterfly with a broken wing can still fly.””

Lisa Heathfield

About This Quote

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

Gentle care can rescue even a broken butterfly, symbolizing resilience despite trauma.

In simple terms: Care can help broken things survive.

Key Takeaway

Practice compassionate rescue.

Themes

resilience compassion healing

Mood

hopeful empathetic

Type

inspirational motivational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • animal rescue
  • personal recovery
  • community support

Key Concepts

psychology symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture resilience?
  • What limits does compassion have?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify trauma.

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