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Disappointment Quote by Libba Bray

“I know. And I'm Sorry. People will disappoint you, Gemma. The question to ask is whether you can learn to live with the disappointment and move on. I'm offering you a new world.” quote by Libba Bray
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““I know. And I'm Sorry. People will disappoint you, Gemma. The question to ask is whether you can learn to live with the disappointment and move on. I'm offering you a new world.””

Libba Bray

About This Quote

Source Book: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, 2003

We must accept that people will let us down and learn to cope with that disappointment rather than be paralyzed by it.

In simple terms: People disappoint; learn to live with it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace resilience and move forward.

Themes

resilience disappointment growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career setbacks
  • personal loss
  • friendship

Key Concepts

psychology emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recover after being let down?
  • What strategies help you accept imperfection?
A Different Perspective

Not all disappointments are manageable; some may require boundaries.

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