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Again and again Quote by Brenda Shaughnessy

“You are not broken. You break again and again because that's what breaking means. To be whole.” quote by Brenda Shaughnessy
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“You are not broken. You break again and again because that's what breaking means. To be whole.”

Brenda Shaughnessy

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown title, contemporary poetry collection

Repeated breaking is part of the process toward wholeness, not a sign of failure

In simple terms: Breaking repeatedly is a step toward becoming whole

Key Takeaway

Embrace failure as growth; keep trying

Themes

resilience growth self‑acceptance

Mood

hopeful motivational

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • creative work
  • mental health
  • relationships

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “whole” mean to you?
  • How can you turn repeated setbacks into learning?
A Different Perspective

Continuous breaking can erode confidence without support

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