--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know it hurts,\" she said. \"So make it…" description: "\"“I know it hurts,\" she said. \"So make it worth the pain.\" \"How?\" \"By not letting go,\" she said softly. \"By holding on, to anger, to hope, or whatever i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/v-e-schwab-4952_august-flynn_i-know-it-hurts-she-said-so-make-it-wort_1165048.jpg" --- # I know it hurts," she said. "So make it worth the pain."… ![“I know it hurts," she said. "So make it worth the pain." "How?" "By not letting go," she said softly. "By holding on, to anger, to hope, or whatever it is that keeps you fighting." You, he thought.” quote by V.E. Schwab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/v-e-schwab-4952_august-flynn_i-know-it-hurts-she-said-so-make-it-wort_1165048.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/v-e-schwab-4952_august-flynn_i-know-it-hurts-she-said-so-make-it-wort_1165048.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/v-e-schwab-4952_august-flynn_i-know-it-hurts-she-said-so-make-it-wort_1165048.jpg) > ““I know it hurts," she said. "So make it worth the pain." "How?" "By not letting go," she said softly. "By holding on, to anger, to hope, or whatever it is that keeps you fighting." You, he thought.”” [V.E. Schwab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/v-e-schwab/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character advises turning pain into purpose, urging to hold onto emotions like anger or hope to fuel continued fighting. **In simple terms:** Transform pain into purpose by holding onto what drives you. Key Takeaway Use pain as fuel for perseverance. Themes resilience purpose emotions determination Mood determined hopeful Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - recovering from loss - overcoming trauma - goal setting - creative pursuits Key Concepts psychology motivation survival Questions to Reflect On - What emotion fuels your perseverance? - Can you let go of pain without losing drive? 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