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“I’m with the fool in the psalm. You thought we could get on without you; no – you didn’t care whether we got on without you or not. You just got up and left. So that’s what we’re doing, we’re getting on.” quote by Philip Pullman
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““I’m with the fool in the psalm. You thought we could get on without you; no – you didn’t care whether we got on without you or not. You just got up and left. So that’s what we’re doing, we’re getting on.””

Philip Pullman

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 acknowledges abandoning a fool, choosing to move forward despite neglect.

In simple terms: Leaving the fool, we proceed.

Key Takeaway

Act despite others’ indifference.

Themes

determination independence faith disillusionment

Mood

determined reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • career pivots
  • relationship decisions

Key Concepts

literary existential spiritual

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “getting on” mean for you now?
  • How do you handle feeling abandoned?
A Different Perspective

Leaving may cause guilt or regret.

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