Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force.
Dorothy L. SayersRead
It's not the innocent young things that need gentle handling--it's the ones that have been frightened and hurt.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Those who have experienced pain and fear require more compassion than the innocent.
This quote emphasizes the importance of showing kindness and understanding to individuals who have faced trauma or hardship. Unlike those who are naive and innocent, those who have been hurt in life may carry emotional scars and require a more patient and gentle approach to nurture their healing and growth.
Themes
CompassionKindnessHealingTraumaUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a mental health awareness event could use this quote to highlight the need for compassion among those dealing with trauma.
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