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“Here is something I want you to remember: when a dreadful thing happens to a person as it has happened to you, there are 2 ways to take it. You can let it make you cross and bitter or you can accept it, and because you know what it is like to be hurt very badly, let it make you a nicer person.” quote by Noel Streatfeild
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““Here is something I want you to remember: when a dreadful thing happens to a person as it has happened to you, there are 2 ways to take it. You can let it make you cross and bitter or you can accept it, and because you know what it is like to be hurt very badly, let it make you a nicer person.””

Noel Streatfeild

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1932–1943

When you suffer, you can either become resentful or use that empathy to become kinder toward others.

In simple terms: Suffering can foster kindness if you choose empathy.

Key Takeaway

Turn pain into compassion.

Themes

empathy growth resilience

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • conflict resolution
  • volunteering
  • mentoring

Key Concepts

psychology humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you channel personal hurt into helping others?
  • What prevents you from choosing kindness?
A Different Perspective

May be hard to feel compassion when hurt runs deep.

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