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Believe Quote by Etgar Keret

“As the son of Holocaust survivors, this is life - you're put in a corner, and you have to get out. I believe that you can always get out.” quote by Etgar Keret
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“As the son of Holocaust survivors, this is life - you're put in a corner, and you have to get out. I believe that you can always get out.”

Etgar Keret

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015

Survivors of trauma must find ways to escape mental corners, believing that an exit always exists despite overwhelming pressure.

In simple terms: You can always find a way out of a difficult situation.

Key Takeaway

Maintain hope and seek creative solutions.

Themes

resilience survival hope mental health agency

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • addiction recovery
  • career change
  • personal crisis
  • post‑trauma growth

Key Concepts

psychology trauma recovery optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help you see an exit?
  • When does hope become denial?
A Different Perspective

Hope can be unrealistic for some.

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