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“If you have a wounded heart, touch it as little as you would an injured eye. There are only two remedies for the suffering of the soul: hope and patience.” quote by Pythagoras
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“If you have a wounded heart, touch it as little as you would an injured eye. There are only two remedies for the suffering of the soul: hope and patience.”

Pythagoras

About This Quote

A wounded heart needs gentle handling; only hope and patience can heal the soul.

In simple terms: Gentle care and patience heal emotional pain.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience and nurture hope.

Themes

empathy healing resilience

Mood

reflective calm

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • relationship repair
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate patience in suffering?
  • What hope can you hold onto now?
A Different Perspective

Healing may be slow and requires self‑compassion.

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