Long time Quote by Meggie Royer
““And hey, it’s nothing personal. It’s just that a long time ago, when the men taught me my body was a whetstone and they wanted nothing more than to be sharpened on it, I decided I needed to save myself. You never know, maybe I’ll see you around sometime. Until then, I hope Heaven’s as beautiful as you said it’d be.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished poem by Meggie Royer, 2021
The speaker reflects on past teachings about self-sacrifice, chooses self-preservation, and wishes the listener a beautiful afterlife.
In simple terms: Choosing self‑care over self‑destruction, offering a hopeful farewell.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize your own well‑being.
Themes
self‑care
reflection
farewell
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal journals
- end‑of‑life discussions
Key Concepts
personal growth
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “saving yourself” mean to you?
- How do you reconcile personal boundaries with societal pressures?
A Different Perspective
Self‑preservation may conflict with cultural expectations of sacrifice.
![“I will perform the function of a whetstone, which is about to restore sharpness to iron, though itself unable to cut. [Lat., Fungar vice cotis, acutum Reddere quae ferrum valet, exsors ipsi secandi.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd7/horace-172_action_i-will-perform-the-function-of-a-whetsto_847629.jpg)
