Cold blooded Quote by B.G. Harlen
““There were two ways to get through something like this, she finally realized. Being utterly dead inside and completely cold-blooded. Or being 100 percent obsessed with living.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, B.G. Harlen, 2020
When faced with hardship, one can either become numb and detached or become fiercely passionate about living.
In simple terms: Choose passion over numbness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life fully despite pain.
Themes
resilience
passion
existential choice
Mood
motivational
intense
Type
existential
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief coping
- creative projects
- physical training
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your desire to live?
- How do you prevent passion from becoming destructive?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive living may lead to burnout.
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