Alive Quote by Tiffanie DeBartolo
“There are things we never tell anyone. We want to but we can't. So we write them down. Or we paint them. Or we sing about them. It's our only option. To remember. To attempt to discover the truth. Sometimes we do it to stay alive. These things, they live inside of us. They are the secrets we stash in our pockets and the weapons we carry like guns across our backs. And in the end we have to decide for ourselves when these things are worth fighting for, and when it's time to throw in the towel.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The List, Tiffanie DeBartolo, 2015
People keep hidden thoughts and emotions that they cannot share directly, so they express them through art or writing to preserve memory and seek truth, sometimes as a survival tool.
In simple terms: We hide feelings, express them through art, and decide their value.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and process hidden emotions.
Themes
secrets
expression
survival
truth
choice
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- journaling
- painting
- songwriting
- therapy
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
creativity
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What secrets are you holding?
- How can creative expression help you decide what to fight for?
A Different Perspective
Art may not fully resolve inner conflict.
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