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“I came to a clear conclusion, and it is a universal one: To live, to struggle, to be in love with life--in love with all life holds, joyful or sorrowful--is fulfillment. The fullness of life is open to all of us.” quote by Betty Smith
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“I came to a clear conclusion, and it is a universal one: To live, to struggle, to be in love with life--in love with all life holds, joyful or sorrowful--is fulfillment. The fullness of life is open to all of us.”

Betty Smith

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, 1943

Life’s fulfillment comes from embracing both joy and sorrow, loving all experiences, and striving for personal growth.

In simple terms: Embrace all of life for fulfillment.

Key Takeaway

Cherish every moment, good or bad.

Themes

growth love fulfillment

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily challenges
  • relationships
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

existentialism human experience resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love for life look like for you?
  • How can sorrow contribute to growth?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on positivity can ignore necessary hardships.

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