Character Quote by Betty Smith
““The child will grow up and find out things for herself. She will know that I lied. She will be disappointed." "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 had practice in disappointment 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
Learning truth through disappointment builds character; suffering can deepen emotional resilience and understanding.
In simple terms: Truth learned through disappointment builds character.
Key Takeaway
Embrace disappointment as character‑building.
Themes
growth
truth
resilience
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- personal adversity
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can disappointment be constructive?
- When should suffering be avoided?
A Different Perspective
Suffering is not always beneficial and can cause lasting harm.
