Asked Quote by Libba Bray
““There is much asked and only so much I think I can or should answer, and so, in this post I would like to give a few thoughts on what seemed to be the overwhelming question: “WHY?” And here is the best answer I can give: Because. Because sometimes, life is damned unfair. Because sometimes, we lose people we love and it hurts deeply. Because sometimes, as the writer, you have to put your characters in harm’s way and be willing to go there if it is the right thing for your book, even if it grieves you to do it. Because sometimes there aren’t really answers to our questions except for what we discover, the meaning we assign them over time. Because acceptance is yet another of life’s “here’s a side of hurt” lessons and it is never truly acceptance unless it has cost us something to arrive there. Why, you ask? Because, I answer. Inadequate yet true.””
About This Quote
Life’s unfairness, loss, and the necessity of confronting pain are inevitable; acceptance emerges only through personal cost and the meanings we assign to experiences.
In simple terms: Life is unfair; acceptance costs.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hardship as a path to meaning.
Themes
pain
acceptance
meaning
writing
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- therapy sessions
- personal journaling
- support groups
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance acknowledging pain with cultivating joy?
- What practices foster resilience amid hardship?
A Different Perspective
The focus on suffering may neglect joy and resilience.
