Believe Quote by Annie Proulx
“If a piece of knotted string can unleash the wind, and if a drowned man can awaken, then I believe a broken man can heal.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Shipping News, 1993
A metaphorical claim that even broken individuals can heal, using natural imagery of wind and water to illustrate resilience.
In simple terms: Broken people can heal.
Believe in personal recovery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- self‑help
- coaching
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal “winds” have helped you heal?
- How can we support broken individuals?
Healing is not guaranteed for everyone.