He walked on without resting. He had a terrible longing…
“He walked on without resting. He had a terrible longing for some distraction, but he did not know what to do, what to attempt. A new overwhelming sensation was gaining more and more mastery over him every moment; this was an immeasurable, almost physical, repulsion for everything surrounding him, an obstinate, malignant feeling of hatred. All who met him were loathsome to him - he loathed their faces, their movements, their gestures. If anyone had addressed him, he felt that he might have spat at him or bitten him... .”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A man feels intense hatred and alienation, unable to connect, leading to self‑destructive thoughts.
In simple terms: Deep alienation and hatred.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address inner turmoil.
Themes
alienation
hatred
despair
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- isolated individual
- mental illness
- conflict
- self‑harm
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
self‑destruction
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your hatred?
- Can you find connection?
A Different Perspective
Hatred can be self‑inflicted; empathy may help.