Good thing Quote by Betty Smith
““That is what is called learning the truth. It is a good thing to learn the truth one's self. To first believe with all your heart, and then not to believe, is good too. It fattens the emotions and makes them to stretch. When as a woman life and people disappoint her, she will have a practice in disappoinment and it will not come so hard. In teaching your child, do not forget that suffering is good too. It makes a person rich in character.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, 1943
Learning truth involves belief and doubt, building emotional resilience and character through suffering.
In simple terms: Truth teaches through belief and doubt, strengthening character.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both belief and doubt.
Themes
truth
resilience
character
suffering
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- personal growth
- overcoming disappointment
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance belief and skepticism?
- When does disappointment become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Suffering isn’t always beneficial.
