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“Dwelling over this loss while wandering down Central Park West somewhere around Seventy-sixth, Seventy-fifth, it strikes me profoundly that the world is more often than not a bad and cruel place.” quote by Bret Easton Ellis
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““Dwelling over this loss while wandering down Central Park West somewhere around Seventy-sixth, Seventy-fifth, it strikes me profoundly that the world is more often than not a bad and cruel place.””

Bret Easton Ellis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator observes that the world often feels harsh and unkind while wandering through a city park.

In simple terms: The world can seem cruel.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge hardship but seek kindness.

Themes

perception urban life cruelty

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • city walks
  • mental health
  • artistic observation

Key Concepts

existentialism urban alienation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments of kindness have you noticed?
  • How does environment affect your worldview?
A Different Perspective

Optimism may be overlooked in bleak moments.

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