You write in your letter something which I sometimes feel also: Sometimes I do not know how I shall pull through.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He admits to his brother that he sometimes doubts his ability to survive difficult times.
- In plain terms
- Sometimes he does not know how he will get through hard times.
- What can you take from it?
- It is honest to admit uncertainty about coping with life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you doubt your ability to cope?
- Who helps you when you are unsure?
Another view
Admitting doubt can feel discouraging.
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