Avert Quote by Elizabeth Taylor
“You can always avert throwing yourself in front of an oncoming train. There is something that just pulls you away - and it has pulled me away, because I'm not dead yet - just at the brink of impact. Sometimes I have been really grazed by that train.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, 2020
Even when danger looms, an inner force can keep you from self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Inner drive prevents self‑harm.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate protective instincts.
Themes
survival
psychology
resilience
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- crisis moments
- mental health struggles
- high‑stress jobs
Key Concepts
self‑preservation
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner forces keep you safe?
- How do you recognize when you’re near a breaking point?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex mental health issues.
