Adulthood Quote by Josephine Winslow Johnson
“There is 'a time to be born' - and born again, free of accumulated, encrusted sores of fears and prejudices, old hates, of cancerous wounds, old prides. And there is a time to die - a time for the blue, unburied child of our young years to be decently interred - and to get on with the living.”
About This Quote
The passage reflects on life's cycles: rebirth frees us from old fears and prejudices, while death allows us to lay down past burdens and embrace living fully.
In simple terms: Life is about shedding old wounds and embracing new beginnings.
Key Takeaway
Release old hurts and live fully.
Themes
rebirth
death
renewal
acceptance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grieving a
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- letting go
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
healing
Questions to Reflect On
- What old fear are you ready to release?
- How can you honor both endings and new beginnings?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the difficulty of truly letting go of deep-seated pain.
