All others are outside myself; I lock my door and bar them…
““All others are outside myself; I lock my door and bar them out The turmoil, tedium, gad-about. I lock my door upon myself, And bar them out; but who shall wall Self from myself, most loathed of all? If I could once lay down myself, And start self-purged upon the race That all must run ! Death runs apace.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker isolates themselves, wrestling with inner turmoil, and wonders if they can ever escape their own self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Self‑isolation and inner conflict.
Key Takeaway
Confront inner turmoil, not escape it.
Themes
psychology
existentialism
self‑reflection
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal growth
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Isolation
self‑destruction
identity crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one break self‑imposed barriers?
- What practices foster self‑acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Self‑lock may deepen suffering.