Anger Quote by May Sarton
““We cannot withdraw love without damaging ourselves. I have been badly hurt again but I see this morning that it does not really matter because I perceive the truth. Rage is the deprived infant in me but there is also a compassionate mother in me and she will come back with her healing powers in time.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Journal of a Solitary Woman, 1975
Love withdrawal harms the self; recognizing truth restores balance, integrating anger and compassion for healing.
In simple terms: Hurt love hurts you; truth and compassion heal.
Key Takeaway
Embrace truth, nurture compassion.
Themes
self‑care
emotional integration
healing
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationship loss
- personal crisis
- self‑reflection
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
inner child
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance anger with compassion?
- What truth can you accept to reduce self‑harm?
A Different Perspective
Healing may be slow and requires confronting painful emotions.
