Able Quote by Muriel Rukeyser
“In time of crisis, we summon up our strength. Then, if we are lucky, we are able to call every resource, every forgotten image that can leap to our quickening, every memory that can make us know our power. And this luck is more than it seems to be: it depends on the long preparation of the self to be used.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Long Preparation", 1970
Strength emerges in crisis when we draw on deep, cultivated inner resources
In simple terms: In crises we rely on prepared inner strength
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner resources before crises arise
Themes
resilience
self‑reliance
preparation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal emergencies
- team emergencies
- creative blocks
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices build lasting inner strength?
- How can we maintain preparation amid daily life?
A Different Perspective
Preparedness alone cannot guarantee outcomes
