[...] I suppose this was the first time I had ever felt an…
![“[...] I suppose this was the first time I had ever felt an urge not to be. Never an urge to die, far less an urge to put an end to myself - simply an urge not to be. This disgusting, hostile and unlovely world was not made for me, nor I for it. It was alien to me and I to it.” quote by Stephen Fry](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/8a2/stephen-fry-573_aliens_i-suppose-this-was-the-first-time-i-had_1370228.png)
“[...] I suppose this was the first time I had ever felt an urge not to be. Never an urge to die, far less an urge to put an end to myself - simply an urge not to be. This disgusting, hostile and unlovely world was not made for me, nor I for it. It was alien to me and I to it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A deep existential aversion to existence, feeling alienated by the world and oneself.
In simple terms: Feeling out of place and unwilling to exist.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address alienation.
Themes
existentialism
alienation
identity
mental health
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- therapy
- creative writing
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
nihilism
selfhood
meaninglessness
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes you feel the world is hostile?
- How can you find belonging?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be temporary and can be mitigated with connection.