Crying Quote by Suzannah Daniels
““...sometimes we can’t enjoy the bloom of a rose because we’re too busy crying over being pricked by the thorn.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Creative Writing Podcast, 2022
We may miss appreciating beauty because we focus on pain caused by its thorns.
In simple terms: Pain distracts from joy.
Key Takeaway
Balance awareness of both joy and pain.
Themes
beauty
pain
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
self‑help
When to use this quote
- gardening
- art appreciation
- relationship conflicts
Key Concepts
literature
emotional intelligence
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you acknowledge thorns without losing sight of the bloom?
- What practices help you stay present in both joy and sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on pain can also deepen appreciation of beauty.
![“I agree. To me, it [galloping on horseback] is the essence of freedom—the power of the beast beneath you, the wind in your face, the thundering of the hooves. It is a great elixir for the soul.” “And does your soul need healing, Benjamin?” she asked quietly, gently running her fingertips across…” quote by Suzannah Daniels](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b15/suzannah-daniels-57894_benjamin_i-agree-to-me-it-galloping-on-horseback_290616.jpg)
![“That's probably why my face was looking so crazy when I was crying [in "Hardball"] because it was some real.” quote by Michael B. Jordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26f/michael-b-jordan-3540_crazy_that-s-probably-why-my-face-was-looking_4152.jpg)
