Quote by J. B. Yeats, Letters to His Son,

Personality is born out of pain. It is the fire shut up in the flint.

Personality is born out of pain. It is the fire shut up in t

Summary

This quote suggests that our personality, the unique characteristics that define us as individuals, is shaped and developed through the experiences of pain and hardship. Similar to fire concealed within a flint, our true selves are often hidden beneath layers of struggles and challenges. It implies that adversity can ignite our inner strength and resilience, molding us into the people we become. Just as flint is needed to produce a spark, pain is necessary to reveal our true personality and shape our identity.

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By J. B. Yeats, Letters to His Son,

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