Getting used Quote by Doris Lessing
““That’s what life is, getting used to things that are really intolerable…” Her eyes reddened and filled, and again she determinedly blinked them clear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Golden Notebook, 1962
Life forces us to adapt to harsh realities, often causing emotional strain and resilience.
In simple terms: Life is about coping with intolerable conditions.
Cultivate resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- health challenges
- social injustice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help you endure intolerable situations?
- How does acceptance influence emotional health?
Resilience can be exhausted without support.