People Quote by Lillian Hellman
“It is not good to see people who have been pretending strength all their lives lose it even for a minute.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Little Foxes, 1939
People who have built a façade of strength can be deeply shaken when that façade cracks, even briefly.
In simple terms: Pretending strength can collapse quickly.
Recognize vulnerability in others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- mental health counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support someone whose confidence is fragile?
- What risks arise from constantly projecting invulnerability?
People may hide deeper pain behind bravado.