I don't know,' I cried without being heard, 'I do not…
““I don't know,' I cried without being heard, 'I do not know, If nobody comes, then nobody comes. I've done nobody any harm, nobody's done me any harm, but nobody will help me. A pack of nobodies. Yet that isn't all true. Only, that nobody helps me - a pack of nobodies would be rather fine, on the other hand. I'd love to go on an excursion - why not? - with a pack of nobodies. Into the mountains, of course, where else? How these nobodies jostle each other, all these lifted arms linked together, these numberless feet treading so close! Of course they are all in dress suits. We go so gaily, the wind blows through us and the gaps in our company. Our throats swell and are free in the mountains! It's a wonder that we don't burst into song.””
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 feels isolated, yearning for connection, yet imagines solace in a collective of outcasts wandering freely.
In simple terms: Loneliness meets desire for belonging in imagined group.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic community, not imagined isolation.
Themes
loneliness
belonging
imagination
freedom
collective
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- group therapy
- mountain retreats
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
social alienation
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever imagine a community of outsiders that feels safe?
- How does isolation shape your creative voice?
A Different Perspective
The fantasy may ignore real social needs and practical support.