--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Until tested, we never know what we’re…" description: "\"“Until tested, we never know what we’re capable of. It is only in the eye of the storm we discover who we truly are.”\" — Pippa DaCosta" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/pippa-dacosta-9843_eye-of-the-storm_until-tested-we-never-know-what-we-re-ca_1359435.jpg" --- # Until tested, we never know what we’re capable of. It is… ![“Until tested, we never know what we’re capable of. It is only in the eye of the storm we discover who we truly are.” quote by Pippa DaCosta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/pippa-dacosta-9843_eye-of-the-storm_until-tested-we-never-know-what-we-re-ca_1359435.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/pippa-dacosta-9843_eye-of-the-storm_until-tested-we-never-know-what-we-re-ca_1359435.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/pippa-dacosta-9843_eye-of-the-storm_until-tested-we-never-know-what-we-re-ca_1359435.jpg) > ““Until tested, we never know what we’re capable of. It is only in the eye of the storm we discover who we truly are.”” [Pippa DaCosta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pippa-dacosta/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Facing challenges reveals hidden strengths, especially during crises. **In simple terms:** Storms reveal true capability. Key Takeaway Embrace adversity to discover yourself. Themes self-discovery adversity strength Mood determined reflective Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - leadership - team challenges - crisis management Key Concepts resilience identity potential Questions to Reflect On - What storm have you avoided? - How might you seek a test of your limits? 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