Abandon Quote by Jodie Foster
“Eventually this all passes. The public horrors of today eventually blow away. And, yes, you are changed by the awful wake of reckoning they leave behind. Hopefully in the process you don't lose your ability to throw your arms in the air again and spin in wild abandon. That is the ultimate F.U. and - finally - the most beautiful survival tool of all. Don't let them take that away from you.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown
The quote suggests that despite current horrors, time heals and we must retain joy and freedom to celebrate as a survival tool.
In simple terms: Time heals; keep joy alive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace joy despite trauma.
Themes
resilience
healing
joy
survival
freedom
Mood
hopeful
defiant
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- post‑trauma recovery
- celebrations
- public unrest
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma recovery
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reclaim joy after hardship?
- What practices help maintain freedom of expression?
A Different Perspective
Healing may be slow and not everyone regains the same level of joy.
