I could never stand more than three months of dreaming at…
““I could never stand more than three months of dreaming at a time without feeling an irresistible desire to plunge into society. To plunge into society meant to visit my superior at the office, Anton Antonitch Syetotchkin. He was the only permanent acquaintance I have had in my life, and I wonder at the fact myself now. But I only went to see him when that phase came over me, and when my dreams had reached such a point of bliss that it became essential at once to embrace my fellows and all mankind; and for that purpose I needed, at least, one human being, actually existing. I had to call on Anton Antonitch, however, on Tuesday—his at-home day; so I had always to time my passionate desire to embrace humanity so that it might fall on a Tuesday.””
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 feels an urgent need for human connection, seeking a single real person to anchor his yearning for societal belonging.
In simple terms: Dreams drive a desire for real human contact.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaningful relationships.
Themes
loneliness
yearning
human connection
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- community building
- creative collaboration
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
social integration
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life provides the grounding you need?
- Can you find community beyond one person?
A Different Perspective
The extreme focus on one individual may overlook broader social bonds.