Every island to a child is a treasure island.
P. D. JamesRead
I still occasionally need to struggle but I now fear it less. The weapons I fight it with are also my consolations: books, music, food, wine, nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Struggles are inevitable, but facing them with positivity can provide comfort.
In this quote, P. D. James reflects on how, despite the continuing presence of struggles in life, one can learn to confront them with less fear. She emphasizes the importance of utilizing personal joys and comforts, such as literature, music, nourishment, and the beauty of nature, as both tools for resilience and sources of solace during difficult times.
Themes
StruggleComfortResilienceJoyLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
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