Broken pieces Quote by Tarryn Fisher
““I’ve come to the conclusion that there are no set rules in life. You do what you have to do to survive. If that means running away from the love of your life to preserve your sanity, you do it. If it means breaking someone’s heart so yours doesn’t break; do it. Life is complicated — too much so for there to be absolutes. We are all so broken. Pick up a person, shake them around and you’ll hear the rattling of their broken pieces. Pieces our fathers broke, or our mothers, or our friends, strangers, or our loves. Olivia has stopped rattling quite as much as she used to. Love is a God-given tool, she tells me. It screws things back in place that were loose, and it cleans out all the broken pieces that you don’t need anymore. I believe her. Our love has been fixing each other. I hope to only hear a tiny jingle when I shake her in a few years””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wives of the Gods by Tarryn Fisher, 2021
Life lacks absolute rules; survival drives actions, even painful ones, and love can mend brokenness.
In simple terms: Life has no fixed rules; love helps heal.
Key Takeaway
Accept complexity, use love to heal.
Themes
survival
love
healing
complexity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- breakups
- family trauma
- personal growth
- mental health
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
relationships
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to prioritize self‑preservation over love?
- Can love truly repair deep emotional damage?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot fix all problems; some wounds need professional help.
