Burden Quote by Henry Miller
““When you surrender, the problem ceases to exist. Try to solve it,or conquer it, and you only set up more resistance. I am very certain now that, as I said therein, if I truly become what I wish to be, the burden will fall away. The most difficult thing to admit, and to realize with one’s whole being, is that you alone control nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sexus, Henry Miller, 1949
Accepting surrender removes resistance; trying to control everything creates more obstacles.
In simple terms: Surrender reduces resistance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace acceptance, release control.
Themes
acceptance
control
resistance
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- stress management
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you let go of to reduce struggle?
- When does acceptance become avoidance?
A Different Perspective
Surrender may be misinterpreted as passivity; action sometimes needed.
