Able Quote by Elizabeth Bowen
“Sacrificers ... are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those that they sacrifice. Oh, the sacrificers, they get it both ways. A person knows themselves that they're able to do without.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Last September,” 1929
Those who sacrifice themselves are less pitiable than those who cause others to sacrifice.
In simple terms: Sacrificers aren’t the ones to pity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support those who bear sacrifice.
Themes
sacrifice
empathy
self‑knowledge
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- social justice
- caregiving
- personal growth
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life bears unseen burdens?
- How can you honor their sacrifices?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice may be glorified unfairly.
