Filled Quote by Augusten Burroughs
“Do not wait for the healing to arrive. It will never come. The holes will never leave or be filled with anything at all. But holes are interesting things.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Personal narrative, 2015, null
Encourages not waiting for healing, acknowledging that emotional voids persist, yet finds intrigue in those gaps.
In simple terms: Healing may never fully arrive; holes remain interesting.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection and find curiosity in emptiness.
Themes
mental health
acceptance
imperfection
curiosity
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- personal growth
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with persistent emptiness?
- What can be learned from emotional gaps?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize unresolved pain.
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