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“Ee come a time when eby tub haffa res pon e won bottom, said Hepzibah, then translated: At some point in life, you have to stand on your own two feet.” quote by Sue Monk Kidd
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““Ee come a time when eby tub haffa res pon e won bottom, said Hepzibah, then translated: At some point in life, you have to stand on your own two feet.””

Sue Monk Kidd

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret Life of Bees, 2002

At some point you must become self‑reliant and stand on your own two feet.

In simple terms: Become self‑reliant.

Key Takeaway

Take responsibility for yourself.

Themes

independence growth resilience

Mood

inspirational empowering

Type

fiction motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • financial planning
  • emotional healing
  • parenting

Key Concepts

psychology coming‑of‑age

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you first stand alone?
  • How do you support others while being independent?
A Different Perspective

Self‑reliance can feel isolating.

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