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Wound Quote by Salman Rushdie

“Nobody can judge an internal injury by the size of the superficial wound.” quote by Salman Rushdie
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““Nobody can judge an internal injury by the size of the superficial wound.””

Salman Rushdie

About This Quote

Source Novel: Midnight's Children, 1981

Internal trauma is not always visible; superficial wounds can mask deeper, unseen injuries.

In simple terms: Deep wounds may be hidden beneath surface injuries.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond appearances to understand true harm.

Themes

psychology empathy human experience

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • medical diagnosis
  • relationship counseling
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

metaphor for hidden pain inner vs. outer health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better detect hidden suffering?
  • What practices reveal deeper emotional states?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on visible signs can overlook serious issues.

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