Beauty Quote by Ellen Bass
““You can look at my life and say there’ve been some real tragedies, and there have been. But there’ve also been some exquisitely beautiful times. To me, those far outweigh the others.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Poetry Foundation, 2015
Life contains both suffering and joy; the beautiful moments can outweigh the tragic ones when we focus on them.
In simple terms: Beautiful moments can outweigh tragedies.
Key Takeaway
Focus on and and cherish them.
Themes
balance
resilience
perspective
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative work
- personal reflection
- relationship building
Key Concepts
existentialism
positive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate awareness of beauty during hardship?
- What practices help you reframe tragedy?
A Different Perspective
Negative events still shape us and can dominate our outlook if unaddressed.
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