Campaigns Quote by Gunter Grass
“What I do is sometimes - at least in Germany - met with wounding campaigns. I always face the question: should I grow myself a thick skin and ignore it, or should I let myself be wounded? I've decided to be wounded, since, if I grew a thick skin, there are other things I wouldn't feel any more.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Der Spiegel, 1995
Choosing to stay vulnerable preserves emotional depth, while a thick skin may dull feeling.
In simple terms: Being wounded keeps you feeling; a thick skin numbs you.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability to stay emotionally alive.
Themes
vulnerability
emotional honesty
growth
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- artistic expression
- conflict resolution
- self‑development
Key Concepts
psychology
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being wounded teach you?
- When is it wise to develop resilience?
A Different Perspective
Vulnerability can lead to pain and exposure.
