Brokenness Quote by Bryan Stevenson
““We have a choice. We can embrace our humanness, which means embracing our broken natures and the compassion that remains our best hope for healing. Or we can deny our brokenness, forswear compassion, and, as a result, deny our own humanity.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Equal Justice Initiative, 2015
We must accept our imperfections and compassion to heal, rather than deny our brokenness.
In simple terms: Compassion heals brokenness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humanity, foster compassion.
Themes
compassion
humanity
healing
ethics
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- community work
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice compassion toward yourself?
- What steps can you take to acknowledge and heal brokenness?
A Different Perspective
Denial can lead to further harm.
