Arrows Quote by Olive Schreiner
“There are some of us who in after years say to Fate, 'Now deal us your hardest blow, give us what you will; but let us never again suffer as we suffered when we were children.' The barb in the arrow of childhood's suffering is this: its intense loneliness, its intense ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Barbs of Childhood, 1899
She pleads to fate for relief from adult suffering, recalling childhood loneliness and ignorance as deep wounds.
In simple terms: Childhood trauma leaves lasting pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek healing and protect future generations.
Themes
trauma
fate
loneliness
ignorance
healing
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Therapeutic counseling
- community support
- educational reform
- family dialogue
Key Concepts
Psychological scars
intergenerational pain
resilience
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we do to prevent childhood suffering?
- How do we support those still hurting?
A Different Perspective
Healing alone may not erase deep wounds; systemic change needed.
