Long Quote by Bertolt Brecht
“People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Threepenny Opera”, 1928
Human resilience can become a curse when it leads to self‑destructive endurance.
In simple terms: Too much durability harms.
Key Takeaway
Balance resilience with self‑care.
Themes
resilience
self‑destruction
human nature
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- stress management
- health decisions
- career burnout
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When does resilience become harmful?
- How can you cultivate healthy limits?
A Different Perspective
May ignore needed change.
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