Becoming Quote by Dorothy Allison
“... suffering does not ennoble. It destroys. To resist destruction, self-hatred, or lifelong hopelessness, we have to throw off the conditioning of being despised, the fear of becoming the they that is talked about so dismissively, to refuse lying myths and easy moralities, to see ourselves as human, flawed, and extraordinary. All of us extraordinary”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Myth of Suffering,” 1995
Suffering doesn’t ennoble; it destroys. To overcome, reject self‑hatred and false morals, embracing flawed humanity.
In simple terms: Suffering isn’t noble; reject self‑hatred and false morals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humanity, reject harmful narratives.
Themes
resilience
self‑acceptance
truth
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- personal journaling
- activism
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What myths about suffering do you hold?
- How can you reframe self‑criticism?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs can be painful.
