Antihero Quote by Emma Donoghue
““Was that hard-hearted? Well, so what if it was. She'd been through enough to harden anyone. It was none of her choosing; all she'd done was clung on to her life like a spar from a shipwreck. Better to be hardened than crushed to nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue, 2020
Hardship can toughen a person, but it may also protect them from being broken.
In simple terms: Hardship can make you resilient.
Key Takeaway
Embrace resilience, avoid being crushed.
Themes
resilience
hardship
survival
Mood
somber
determined
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- war trauma
- personal loss
- stressful work
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
psychological defense
emotional armor
self-preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- When does resilience become emotional distance?
- Can vulnerability be a strength?
A Different Perspective
Hardening can also isolate you.
