Quote by Kelly Cutrone

After all, you can't truly be happy if you've never known pain. You can't truly feel joy if you've never felt heartbreak. You can't know what it's like to be filled unless you've been empty.

After all, you can't truly be happy if you've never known pa

Summary

This quote suggests that experiencing both happiness and pain is vital for a genuine understanding and appreciation of life's emotions. Without experiencing pain, one cannot fully comprehend or value happiness. Similarly, the contrast of joy and heartbreak provides a deeper sense of what it means to truly feel. In the same vein, feeling empty allows one to truly appreciate feeling fulfilled. Overall, the quote emphasizes the importance of embracing both positive and negative experiences to fully grasp the depth and richness of human emotions.

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