Burden Quote by Susan Cooper
““It is a burden...(M)ake no mistake about that. Any great gift or power or talent is a burden and this more than any, and you will long to be free of it. But there is nothing to be done. If you were born with the gift, then you must serve it, and nothing in this world or out of it may stand in the way of that service, because that is why you were born and that is the Law." - Susan Cooper ("Merriman" The Dark is Rising)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Is Rising, The Merriman, Susan Cooper, 1973
Great gifts or talents come with inevitable burdens that must be served, limiting personal freedom.
In simple terms: Talents bring duty and restriction.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility that your gifts.
Themes
duty
burden
service
freedom
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- leadership
- creative work
- public service
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
fate
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal desire with imposed duty?
- Can burden become a source of empowerment?
A Different Perspective
The burden may stifle creativity or cause resentment.
