Bearable Quote by Elizabeth Strout
“But what could you do? Only keep going. People kept going; they had been doing it for thousands of years. You took the kindness offered, letting it seep as far in as it could go, and the remaining dark crevices you carried around with you, knowing that over time they might change into something almost bearable.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout, 2016
Endurance through hardship is sustained by continual effort and accepting kindness, which gradually eases inner darkness.
In simple terms: Keep moving forward and accept help to lessen pain.
Key Takeaway
Persist and let kindness heal.
Themes
resilience
kindness
healing
endurance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief recovery
- long‑term illness
- daily stress
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional coping
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance perseverance with self‑care?
- What role does community play in easing inner darkness?
A Different Perspective
Kindness alone may not resolve deep trauma without professional support.
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