Believe Quote by Nicole Krauss
““. . . to survive the dark and often terrifying passage of my life I came to believe certain thing about myself . . . I simply came to believe that one, 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 by Nicole Krauss, 2005
The narrator realizes that many life events are accidental, yet she possesses an inner resilience and deep feeling that protect her from being broken by pain and injustice.
In simple terms: Life events may be random, but inner strength can keep us whole.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and trust your inner resilience.
Themes
resilience
identity
adversity
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
hopeful
determined
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal trauma
- grief processing
- overcoming injustice
- building self‑esteem
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between what you can control and what is accidental?
- What practices help you nurture that inner strength?
A Different Perspective
Even with inner strength, external forces can still cause lasting harm.
