Famous quote by Golda Meir

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Those who dont know how to weep with their whole heart, dont know how to laugh either
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"Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart, don't know how to laugh either"

- Golda Meir

About this Quote

This quote by Golda Meir talks to the importance of having the ability to feel and reveal feeling. It suggests that those who are unable to fully express their sadness and grief are likewise not able to completely reveal their happiness and joy. This is since true emotion is not something that can be turned on and off, but rather something that needs to be experienced and revealed in its entirety. By not allowing ourselves to feel and express our unhappiness, we are likewise not permitting ourselves to feel and express our joy. This quote motivates us to be open to our emotions and to allow ourselves to feel and express them in their whole. It reminds us that in order to experience real pleasure, we should likewise want to experience true sadness.

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Israel Flag This quote is written / told by Golda Meir between May 3, 1898 and December 8, 1978. He/she was a famous Leader from Israel. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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