Courage Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““If people bring so much courage to this world the world has to kill them to break them, so of course it kills them. The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too bit there will be no special hurry.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, 1926
The world is harsh, breaking people, but those broken become stronger; the unbreakable are destroyed.
In simple terms: Hardship creates strength; the gentle are vulnerable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges to build resilience.
Themes
resilience
strength
vulnerability
adversity
Mood
reflective
somber
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- personal loss
- health crises
- emotional trauma
Key Concepts
psychology
human nature
survival
career
personal growth
relationships
overcoming hardship
Questions to Reflect On
- What hardships have shaped you?
- How do you protect the gentle in yourself?
A Different Perspective
Even after breaking, healing isn’t guaranteed; some wounds persist.
