Little by little Quote by Frederick Buechner
““What we hunger for perhaps more than anything else is to be known in our full humanness, and yet that is often just what we also fear more than anything else. It is important to tell at least from time to time the secret of who we truly and fully are . . . because otherwise we run the risk of losing track of who we truly and fully are and little by little come to accept instead the highly edited version which we put forth in hope that the world will find it more acceptable than the real thing. It is important to tell our secrets too because it makes it easier . . . for other people to tell us a secret or two of their own . . . ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Book of Bebb" by Frederick Buechner, 1974
People crave genuine acknowledgment of their whole selves, yet fear that honesty will be rejected, leading them to hide behind polished personas.
In simple terms: We want to be seen fully, but fear honesty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability.
Themes
identity
fear
authenticity
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- creative writing
- social media
Key Concepts
self-disclosure
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself are you hiding and why?
- How might sharing your true self deepen connections?
A Different Perspective
Full disclosure can expose one to judgment or exploitation.
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