Justice Quote by Nicole Krauss
““I simply came to believe that one, the factual circumstances of my life were almost accidental and didn't grow out of my own soul, and two, I possessed something unique, a special strength and depth of feeling that would allow me to withstand the hurt and injustice without being broken by it””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The History of Love, 2005
The narrator sees life events as largely accidental, yet believes they possess a unique inner strength that lets them endure suffering without being broken.
In simple terms: Accidental life, inner resilience
Key Takeaway
Recognize luck, trust personal strength
Themes
resilience
identity
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- facing trauma
- making life choices
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal agency
emotional endurance
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of your story feel accidental?
- How do you nurture inner strength?
A Different Perspective
Strength may be overstated in extreme hardship
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
