Another day Quote by Hillary Jordan
““The creature was weeping, and who could blame it, as hideous and abject and lonely as it was? But its tears, Hannah perceived suddenly, didn't just spring from wretchedness. They were also tears of relief, because it was alive, because it had survived another day. How could anything be grateful for such an existence? And yet, this creature was, and when it saw itself and knew that it wanted to live in spite of everything, it wept even harder, sobbing inconsolably until it was depleted.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Weeping Creature” by Hillary Jordan, 2015
The creature’s tears mix sorrow and relief, reflecting gratitude for survival despite suffering, and a fierce will to live.
In simple terms: Tears show both pain and gratitude for life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace resilience in hardship.
Themes
existence
survival
emotion
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
gratitude
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be grateful for mere survival?
- How can we transform suffering into purposeful action?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on gratitude may overlook the need for change or support.
