[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fkmRDKpY6ibhm3ars_I0N47G0dRszbku0JyoDkD7anbA":3,"$fVtASW2mBp4q0aqMJWcJH1dY3J6Ms_viu9ndVwhAKq28":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},146292,"Katharine Butler Hathaway","K",12,null,"katharine-butler-hathaway",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":116},[14,22,29,35,48,60,71,82,93,104],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3767031,"A person needs at intervals to separate himself from family and companions and go to new places. He must go without his familiars in order to be open to influences, to change.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},3187549,"All well-brought-up people are afraid of having any experience which seems to them uncharacteristic of themselves as they imagine themselves to be.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3187543,"If you let the fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":39,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":47},1657981,"There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good old friend.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[42],{"id":43,"tag":44},4650732,{"id":45,"tag_name":46},17770,"old-friends","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from a letter written by Katharine Butler Hathaway (1890-1948), an American author and poet, during her time at Bryn Mawr College in the early 20th century. As a young woman navigating the challenges of higher education, she valued the support of close friends who understood her struggles and aspirations. \n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote seems to emphasize the importance of social connections and external validation. However, it also reveals a deeper understanding that even in the midst of personal growth and development, individuals require encouragement from others to push through difficulties. This sentiment highlights the tension between self-reliance and interdependence – recognizing that we often need others to foster our own motivation and confidence.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative can prioritize building strong relationships with trusted mentors and peers who offer encouragement when faced with daunting challenges. By acknowledging the value of external support, they can cultivate a more balanced approach to goal-achievement, combining individual drive with collaborative momentum.",{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":59},1657976,"The support of one's personality is friends. A part of one's self and a real foundation and existence.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[54],{"id":55,"tag":56},4650727,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},4206,"real","**The Backstory**\n\nKatharine Butler Hathaway wrote this quote in her memoir, \"The Day Come,\" which was published posthumously in 1959. At the time of writing, Hathaway had already experienced significant personal struggles, including multiple surgeries and a long recovery process. Her words reflect her introspective and philosophical nature, as she grappled with the meaning of self and identity.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nHathaway's quote reveals a nuanced understanding of the interplay between individual personality and external relationships. She suggests that true support comes not from external validation or societal expectations, but rather from internalizing friendships as an integral part of one's own being. This paradox highlights the tension between seeking autonomy and acknowledging our inherent interconnectedness.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider cultivating a \"personal network\" by intentionally integrating your relationships with your own sense of self. By recognizing that meaningful connections are not external reinforcements but rather an integral part of your identity, you can begin to build a more resilient and authentic foundation for yourself.",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},1657969,"It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life, and if you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[66],{"id":67,"tag":68},4650722,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},222,"inspirational",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},1657960,"It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77],{"id":78,"tag":79},4650714,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},493,"rich",{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":9},1657949,"I would sort out all the arguments and see which belonged to fear and which to creativeness. Other things being equal, I would make the decision which had the larger number of creative reasons on its side.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[88],{"id":89,"tag":90},4650701,{"id":91,"tag_name":92},191,"fear",{"id":94,"quote_text":95,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":96,"source":97,"quote_tag":98,"commentary":9},1657934,"If you realize too acutely how valuable time is, you are too paralyzed to do anything.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[99],{"id":100,"tag":101},4650690,{"id":102,"tag_name":103},19565,"memorable",{"id":105,"quote_text":106,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":107,"source":108,"quote_tag":109,"commentary":115},1657910,"There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[110],{"id":111,"tag":112},4650662,{"id":113,"tag_name":114},1071,"encouragement","**The Backstory**\nKatharine Butler Hathaway's sentiment about the encouragement of a good friend is likely rooted in her own experiences with isolation and loneliness as a young woman. Born into a wealthy family, she suffered from chronic illness and was confined to her home for much of her youth. Her words reflect the importance she placed on human connection amidst adversity.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhile this quote may initially seem like a straightforward expression of gratitude towards supportive friends, it actually reveals a deeper paradox: that the value of friendship is often tied to our own vulnerabilities and struggles. In other words, we appreciate the encouragement of others most when we are unable to encourage ourselves.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this insight in modern life, recognize that you don't have to be in a state of crisis or adversity to seek out the support of friends; sometimes it's precisely because we're feeling stuck or uncertain that we need to reach out for encouragement. By acknowledging and embracing our vulnerabilities, we can cultivate stronger, more meaningful relationships with others.",{"currentPage":117,"totalPages":118,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":119},1,2,10]