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Life Quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

“Woman's life today is tending more and more toward ... 'Zerrissenheit'--torn to pieces-hood. She cannot live perpetually in 'Zerrissenheit.' She will be shattered into a thousand pieces.” quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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““Woman's life today is tending more and more toward ... 'Zerrissenheit'--torn to pieces-hood. She cannot live perpetually in 'Zerrissenheit.' She will be shattered into a thousand pieces.””

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, 1945

She warns that living in a fragmented state leads to eventual breakdown.

In simple terms: Living in pieces leads to being shattered.

Key Takeaway

Aim for wholeness and integration.

Themes

identity psychology well‑being fragmentation

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • stress management

Key Concepts

self‑concept resilience mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What parts of yourself feel torn?
  • How can you integrate them?
A Different Perspective

Changing is inevitable; some fragmentation is natural.

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