It’s the same with people who say, ‘Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.’ Even people who say this must realize that the exact opposite is true. What doesn’t kill you maims you, cripples you, leaves you weak, makes you whiny and full of yourself at the same time. The more pain, the more pompous you get. Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you incredibly annoying. Rob Sheffield
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This quote is a warning against empty platitudes, such as "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger." The author of this article claims that the power to get up and continue living after a grievous injury can actually make you weaker, not stronger. It's true that one's attitude often changes after a serious injury; the worse the injury, the more likely there will be a psychological component to it. But the effect of an injury on your life may depend on what kind of person you are, and there is no reason to think that someone who is driven for revenge and driven by hatred would come out any stronger than he went in.

Source: Love Is A Mix Tape

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