Carrie Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
“Only those sadnesses are dangerous and bad which one carries about among people in order to drown them out.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Book of Hours", 1905
Hidden sorrow is most harmful when kept secret and shared among others to drown it out
In simple terms: Keeping pain secret and spreading it harms you
Key Takeaway
Address pain openly and seek support
Themes
sorrow
secrecy
communication
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- Therapy sessions
- confiding in friends
- journaling
Key Concepts
Psychology
EmotionalHealth
Vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express hidden sadness?
- What support can help you process pain?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing emotions can worsen distress
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