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Words are wind, Brienne told herself. They cannot hurt you. Let them wash over you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words can be empty; do not allow them to affect your emotional well-being.
This quote emphasizes the power of resilience against the negative impact of words. Brienne's self-affirmation serves as a reminder to not be swayed by the opinions or insults of others, suggesting that true strength lies in ignoring harmful words and allowing them to pass without affecting one's self-worth.
Themes
WordsResilienceStrengthEmotional Well-BeingSelf-Worth
In practice
Example use cases
When giving a speech about self-esteem, I quoted, 'Words are wind, Brienne told herself.'
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