And once again I am I will not say alone, no, that's not…
““And once again I am I will not say alone, no, that's not like me, but, how shall I say, I don't know, restored to myself, no, I never left myself, free, yes, I don't know what that means but it's the word I mean to use, free to do what, to do nothing, to know, but what, the laws of the mind perhaps, of my mind, that for example water rises in proportion as it drowns you and that you would do better, at least no worse, to obliterate texts than to blacken margins, to fill in the holes of words till all is blank and flat and the whole ghastly business looks like what it is, senseless, speechless, issueless misery.””
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 wrestles with existential confusion, freedom, and the absurdity of language.
In simple terms: Confusion about freedom and meaning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty.
Themes
existentialism
absurdity
language
freedom
Mood
reflective
enigmatic
Type
philosophical
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy
- philosophical debate
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
self‑identity
semantic void
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “free” mean to you?
- How do you find meaning in nonsense?
A Different Perspective
The prose is intentionally chaotic, making clear interpretation hard.