Quote by Jane Hamilton
I used to think if you fell from grace it was more likely than not the result of one stupendous error, or else an unfortunate accident. I hadn't learned that it can happen so gradually you don't lose your stomach or hurt yourself in the landing. You don't necessarily sense the motion. I've found it takes at least two and generally three things to alter the course of a life: You slip around the truth once, and then again, and one more time, and there you are, feeling, for a moment, that it was sudden, your arrival at the bottom of the heap.
Summary
This quote highlights the realization that a downfall or loss of reputation usually does not result from a single significant mistake or unfortunate event. Instead, it often occurs gradually, without a sudden jolt or obvious warning signs. The speaker emphasizes that it typically takes multiple smaller actions of evading the truth or making poor choices before one finds themselves at the rock bottom, acknowledging that the process is often unnoticed until reaching that point. The quote reminds us of the importance of staying true to our values and being mindful of the consequences of our actions.
Topics
Truth
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