Sometimes I am happy and sometimes not. I am, after all, a…
“Sometimes I am happy and sometimes not. I am, after all, a human being, you know. And I am glad that we are sometimes happy and sometimes not. You get your wisdom working by having different emotions.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Yoko Ono on emotions, 1971
Embracing emotional variability as essential for wisdom and growth.
In simple terms: Happy and sad both teach us.
Key Takeaway
Accept emotional ups and downs.
Themes
emotion
wisdom
humanity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- creative process
Key Concepts
psychology
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions have taught you the most?
- How can you balance joy and sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Constant emotional swings can cause instability.