Marriage Quote by Kyung-Sook Shin
““You realize how selfish you were to wish that your wife survived you. It was your selfishness that made you deny that your wife had a serious illness.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Please Look After Mom, Kyung-Sook Shin, 2009
Realizing that personal grief can mask empathy, leading to denial of a loved one's illness.
In simple terms: Selfish grief blinds us to others' suffering.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront selfish motives.
Themes
grief
empathy
denial
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- family illness
- personal loss
- caregiving
- self-reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does grief affect your perception of others?
- What steps can you take to stay empathetic?
A Different Perspective
Selfishness may be a coping mechanism, not excuse.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
