Quote by Patricia Highsmith

I only know it takes weeks to recover, as if one had been in a car accident.

I only know it takes weeks to recover, as if one had been in

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of recovering from something difficult or traumatic can take a significant amount of time, similar to how it takes weeks to recover from a car accident. It implies that the healing or emotional restoration after such an event is not immediate and requires a prolonged period of time. This highlights the potentially long-lasting impact and challenges that come with overcoming a distressing experience.

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