Equilibrium Quote by Marjane Satrapi
“I like to be sad once in a while. You need it for your equilibrium.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: Persepolis, 2000
Occasional sadness restores emotional balance and perspective.
In simple terms: Sadness helps maintain equilibrium.
Key Takeaway
Embrace brief melancholy for stability.
Themes
emotional health
balance
self‑care
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stressful periods
- creative work
- relationship conflicts
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does brief sadness improve your mood?
- When do you need emotional balance?
A Different Perspective
Excessive sadness can become depressive if not managed.
![“Yeah, unfortunately [ films like Miss Julie are a dying breed]. And that is sad, because we need these. Like we need books, we need classical music, we need ballet, we need opera, to remind us really of who we are and why we are, and we need in movie houses - even to be in a movie - where you sit…” quote by Liv Ullmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dfd/liv-ullmann-12443_ballet_yeah-unfortunately-films-like-miss-julie_2371618.jpg)
