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“Oh. To be filled with goodness then shattered by goodness, so beautifully mosaically fragmented by such shocking goodness.” quote by Ali Smith
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“Oh. To be filled with goodness then shattered by goodness, so beautifully mosaically fragmented by such shocking goodness.”

Ali Smith

About This Quote

Source Novel: How to Be Both by Ali Smith, 2014

Goodness can be both uplifting and devastating, creating a beautiful yet shocking mosaic of experiences.

In simple terms: Goodness can be both wonderful and painful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the complexity of positive experiences.

Themes

goodness duality beauty shock complexity

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • artistic creation
  • relationships
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

philosophy aesthetic human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways does joy also bring pain?
  • How can we appreciate fragmented beauty?
A Different Perspective

The paradox of goodness may lead to disillusionment.

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