Hardest thing Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
““I was gonna say, The problem is they know what matters, but they don’t choose it. You know how hard that is, Lily? I love May, but it was still so hard to choose Caribbean Pink. The hardest thing on earth is choosing what matters.””
About This Quote
The speaker notes that people know what matters but struggle to choose it, illustrating the difficulty of making meaningful decisions, especially in love.
In simple terms: People know values but find choosing hard.
Key Takeaway
Practice decisive decision‑making.
Themes
decision making
values
love
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
motivational
introspective
When to use this quote
- career choices
- relationship decisions
- value clarification
- goal setting
Key Concepts
psychology of choice
personal growth
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you back from choosing?
- How can you align actions with values?
A Different Perspective
Choosing may involve fear of loss.
![“Lily Owens: If your favorite color is blue, why did you paint the house pink? August Boatwright: [chuckles] That was May's doing. When we went to the paint shop, she latched on to a color called, "Caribbean Pink." She said it made her feel like dancing a Spanish Flamenco. I personally thought it…” quote by Sue Monk Kidd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/797/sue-monk-kidd-404_favorite-color_lily-owens-if-your-favorite-color-is-blu_1226295.jpg)
