"If you are silent about your pain, they'll kill you and say ..." — Zora Neale Hurston
If you are silent about your pain, they''ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.
What This Quote Means
True bravery means facing difficulty head-on rather than avoiding it.
About Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston was an American author and anthropologist who portrayed racial struggles in the early-1900s American South.
Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) was a Harlem Renaissance author and anthropologist who celebrated Black culture and language in her fiction.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Face a fear
Identify one fear holding you back and take a small step toward facing it today.
Build brave habits
Practice courage in small things so it becomes natural in big things.
Inspire others
Your bravery gives others permission to be brave too.
Reflection Questions
- What would I attempt if I knew I could not fail?
- Where is fear holding me back from living fully?
- When did an act of courage lead to an unexpected reward?
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