Can do Quote by Roger Angell
“Life is tough and brimming with loss, and the most we can do about it is to glimpse ourselves clear now and then, and find out what we feel about familiar scenes and recurring faces this time around.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1995
Life is filled with hardship and loss; periodically pausing to see ourselves clearly helps us understand our reactions to familiar people and situations.
In simple terms: Pause to see yourself clearly amid life's hardships.
Key Takeaway
Take time for self‑reflection during tough times.
Themes
hardship
self‑awareness
reflection
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
essay
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- daily journaling
- relationship evaluation
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What recurring patterns do you notice in your reactions?
- How can clarity change your response to loss?
A Different Perspective
Self‑reflection may be uncomfortable or avoided.
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