Believing Quote by Meg Rosoff
““I mean, why? Why did I go on believing? Did it make sense? Why did I go on thinking, even when [he] slammed me around, that if you are good enough, patient enough, for long enough, your reward will come?””
About This Quote
A person questions whether perseverance and goodness will eventually be rewarded despite repeated setbacks.
In simple terms: Wondering if patience and virtue bring rewards.
Recognize effort may not guarantee outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career struggles
- personal relationships
- long‑term goals
- overcoming adversity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you expect rewards for being good?
- How do you cope when effort feels unrewarded?
Success may depend on factors beyond patience alone.