--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: People say, 'Time heals all wounds.' That…" description: "\"“People say, 'Time heals all wounds.' That may be true, but relocating to an alternate reality can sure help too.\" -Excerpt from the journal of Dr. Har..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/nathan-van-coops-47763_alternate-reality_people-say-time-heals-all-wounds-that-ma_2591773.jpg" --- # People say, 'Time heals all wounds.' That may be true, but… ![“People say, 'Time heals all wounds.' That may be true, but relocating to an alternate reality can sure help too." -Excerpt from the journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1941” quote by Nathan Van Coops](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/nathan-van-coops-47763_alternate-reality_people-say-time-heals-all-wounds-that-ma_2591773.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/nathan-van-coops-47763_alternate-reality_people-say-time-heals-all-wounds-that-ma_2591773.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/nathan-van-coops-47763_alternate-reality_people-say-time-heals-all-wounds-that-ma_2591773.jpg) > ““People say, 'Time heals all wounds.' That may be true, but relocating to an alternate reality can sure help too." -Excerpt from the journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1941”” [Nathan Van Coops](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-van-coops/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Time heals, but shifting perspective to an alternate reality can also aid recovery. **In simple terms:** Alternate realities can help heal. Key Takeaway Explore new perspectives for healing. Themes psychology healing imagination Mood reflective hopeful Type therapeutic philosophical When to use this quote - therapy sessions - creative writing - virtual reality Key Concepts cognitive therapy storytelling mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How can imagined worlds support real healing? - When is escapism harmful? 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