Able Quote by N.D. Wilson
“Tragedy isn't an easy thing to kill. It takes more than a turtle. Tragedy must be destroyed by someone willing to be swallowed by it, willing to be broken, torn out of the flesh, but able to return to it. Someone must be able to shatter the tragic from within and exit into comedy, able to rip a hole so wide that a train of souls, a parade, could follow after, banging drums and throwing candy as they strolled into the sun.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Unwanteds, The Unwanteds series, 2011
Tragedy can only be overcome by confronting it fully, allowing oneself to be broken and then emerging transformed into humor and joy.
In simple terms: Facing sorrow deeply can turn it into laughter.
Key Takeaway
Embrace pain, break through, create joy.
Themes
courage
transformation
humor
resilience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
intense
Type
philosophical
inspirational
literary
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- theatre performance
- healing rituals
Key Concepts
existential
psychological
creative
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you confront personal tragedy without losing yourself?
- What role does humor play in healing?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize suffering as necessary for comedy, which can be harmful.
