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“Misfortune had made Lily supple instead of hardening her, and a pliable substance is less easy to break than a stiff one.” quote by Edith Wharton
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“Misfortune had made Lily supple instead of hardening her, and a pliable substance is less easy to break than a stiff one.”

Edith Wharton

About This Quote

Source Novel: The House of Mirth, 1905

Flexibility makes one resilient; rigidity leads to breakage.

In simple terms: Be adaptable.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate resilience through flexibility.

Themes

resilience adaptability strength

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance flexibility and firmness?
  • When is rigidity beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Too much pliability may cause loss of identity.

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