Anger Quote by Courtney C. Stevens
““Right now we’re both yard sales of emotions. A penny for pain. A dime for bitterness. A quarter for grief. A dollar for silence.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Emotional Yard Sale, 2021
Emotions are treated as commodities, each priced according to its intensity and impact.
In simple terms: Feelings are for like items for sale.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of suppressing emotions.
Themes
emotions
valuation
self-awareness
expression
price
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
poetic
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- journaling
- conflict resolution
- self-reflection
Key Concepts
commodity metaphor
emotional economy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions are you pricing yourself?
- How does labeling feelings affect coping?
A Different Perspective
Price tags may oversimplify complex feelings.
