Quote by Sonia Johnson

A friend said to me, 'Be glad for your troubles - they strengthen you.' Well, if that's the truth, I'm going to be so strong they'll have to beat me to death!

A friend said to me, 'Be glad for your troubles - they stren

Summary

In this quote, the speaker sarcastically responds to a friend's advice about finding strength through troubles. The speaker's exaggerated remark reflects their attitude of disdain towards this perspective. It implies that the speaker feels overwhelmed or burdened by their troubles and expresses a strong aversion to enduring more hardships in the name of personal growth. Overall, this quote conveys a sarcastic and defiant tone towards the idea of finding strength in one's troubles.

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