I came in at half past eleven. Since then I have been…
“I came in at half past eleven. Since then I have been sitting in an easy chair like a fool. I could do nothing. I hear nothing but your voice. I am like a fool hearing you call me 'Dear.' I offended two men today by leaving them coolly. I wanted to hear your voice, not theirs. When I am with you I leave aside my contemptuous, suspicious nature. I wish I felt your head on my shoulder.”
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 trapped in idle longing, yearning for a lover’s voice while battling inner contempt.
In simple terms: Longing for love amid personal turmoil.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honest emotion despite inner conflict.
Themes
love
loneliness
self‑reflection
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- personal journaling
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
existential yearning
psychological conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing affect self‑perception?
- Can love transform contempt?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may ignore personal growth needs.