A blank wall of social and professional antagonism faces the woman physician that forms a situation of singular and painful loneliness, leaving her without support, respect or professional counsel.
Elizabeth BlackwellRead
I must have something to engross my thoughts, some object in life which will fill this vacuum, and prevent this sad wearing away of the heart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the need for purpose and engagement in life to avoid emotional emptiness.
In this quote, Elizabeth Blackwell highlights the importance of having a meaningful focus or purpose in life. She emphasizes that without such an object or goal to engage our thoughts, one risks falling into emotional desolation and sadness, effectively 'wearing away' at the heart. It serves as a reminder of the necessity for passion and direction to maintain emotional well-being.
Themes
PurposeMeaningLifeEngagementEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about finding one's passion in life.
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