Believe Quote by Francesca Lia Block
“Nothing happened. And everything did. Your whole life you can be told something is wrong and so you believe it. Why should you question it? But then slowly seeds are planted inside of you, one by one, by a touch or a look or a day skateboarding in a park, and they start to burst out of old hulls shells and they start to sprout. And pretty soon there are so many of them. They are named Love and Trust and Kindness and Joy and Desire and Wonder and Spirit and Soulmate. They grow into a garden so dense and thick that it starts to invade your brain where the old things you were once told are dying.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block, 1991
Personal growth emerges when hidden virtues replace imposed doubts, reshaping identity.
In simple terms: New virtues replace old doubts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experiences that nurture positive qualities.
Themes
growth
self‑discovery
healing
trust
love
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- adolescence
- creative pursuits
- relationships
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
psychology
identity formation
emotional development
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues are you cultivating?
- How do you recognize planted shift in self‑perception?
A Different Perspective
Old beliefs can persist despite new insights.
