Adversity Quote by Robert Staughton Lynd
“I sometimes suspect that half our difficulties are imaginary and that if we kept quiet about them they would disappear.”
About This Quote
Many perceived problems are imagined; silence about them can cause them to fade away.
In simple terms: Imagined problems vanish when ignored.
Question the reality of perceived difficulties.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal stress
- team conflicts
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which problems are truly substantive?
- When is speaking up essential?
Silence may also ignore legitimate issues.