Dragons Quote by Tom Robbins
“We're our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Jitterbug Perfume", 1984
We are both our own villains and heroes, needing self‑rescue from our inner conflicts.
In simple terms: We must confront and heal ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑compassion and personal responsibility.
Themes
self‑growth
inner conflict
heroism
self‑rescue
Mood
introspective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- addiction recovery
- career change
- relationship issues
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
psychology
mythology
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner dragons do you face?
- How can you become your own hero?
A Different Perspective
Self‑rescue may ignore external help.
