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“I consider these things idly. Each one of them seems the same size as all the others. Not one seems preferable. Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, emroidered” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““I consider these things idly. Each one of them seems the same size as all the others. Not one seems preferable. Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, emroidered””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Exhaustion makes all choices feel equal and meaningless; faith becomes an empty label when fatigue dominates.

In simple terms: Fatigue flattens choices; faith feels hollow.

Key Takeaway

Address fatigue to restore meaningful decision‑making.

Themes

fatigue indifference faith existential doubt

Mood

tired thoughtful existential

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace burnout
  • health crises
  • spiritual searching

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism human resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What restores your energy to discern preferences?
  • How can faith be revitalized amid exhaustion?
A Different Perspective

Faith without energy is ineffective; physical and mental health are prerequisites for meaningful belief.

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