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“You tell God the Father it was a kindness you done. I know you hurtin' and worryin', I can feel it on you, but you oughta quit on it now. Because I want it over and done. I do. I'm tired, boss. Tired of bein' on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be…” quote by John Coffey
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“You tell God the Father it was a kindness you done. I know you hurtin' and worryin', I can feel it on you, but you oughta quit on it now. Because I want it over and done. I do. I'm tired, boss. Tired of bein' on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be with, or tell me where we's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time. Can you understand?”

John Coffey

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 expresses deep exhaustion from loneliness, suffering, and witnessing widespread pain, pleading for relief and understanding.

In simple terms: Deep fatigue from suffering and loneliness.

Key Takeaway

Seek connection and healing.

Themes

loneliness fatigue pain plea for help

Mood

despair hopeful

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • road work
  • isolated life
  • mental health struggles

Key Concepts

existential suffering spiritual yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do to support someone feeling this way?
  • How can you find meaning amid pervasive pain?
A Different Perspective

Relief may require external support; not always self‑resolved.

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