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Quote by Meg Wolitzer

“I think having the knowledge, plus the experiences you've lived through, make you definitely not fragile. They make you brave.”

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Meg Wolitzer

Meg Wolitzer is an American author known for her nuanced psychological portrayals and complex portrayals of family relationships. Her works often explore the lives, careers, and personal growth of modern women. Her notable works include 'The Interestings' and 'The Wife'. more

“Keistas daiktas ta fizinė persvara. Ji be galo primityvi ir neturi nieko bendro su drąsa arba vyriškumu. Revolveris kokio nors luošio rankoje — ir jų kaip nebūta. Fizinė persvara priklauso tik nuo raumenų svorio, tačiau vis tiek jautiesi pažemintas, kai susiduri su jos brutalia jėga. Kiekvienas supranta, kad tikrasis vyriškumas — visai kas kita, kad įžūlus raumenų kalnas tikro pavojaus akivaizdoje tikriausiai gėdingai paspruktų. Vis dėlto mes visada bandome aiškintis, jaučiamės kalti ir sugėdinti, kad nesileidome suluošinami.”

Strength Bravery Brutality

Author:Erich Maria Remarque

“Firefly, it is an act of bravery to feel your feelings. Oh, Meg would've loved that. It's an act of bravery to feel your feelings, even if your feelings are telling you to die.”

Feelings Bravery

Book:I Was Here

Source: I Was Here

“I have to hold that up as a metaphor for everything, being prepared and then being brave enough to just be there. Just listen and follow, maybe jump. Everyone leans in, it brings them into your emotional vicinity because, you said "Risk creates intimacy”

Bravery Prepared Intimacy

Author:Mary-Louise Parker

“The courageous attitude of a leader awakens the dormant attitude of followers. The dormant attitude of a leader weakens the passionate attitude of followers. Leadership determines everything.”