Feelings Quote by Allen Ginsberg
“How sick i am! that thought Always comes to me with horror. Is it this strange for everybody? But such fugitive feelings have always been my metier.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “How Sick I Am” (unpublished), 1965
The speaker feels chronic dread, questioning if such anxiety is universal, yet embraces it as a personal craft.
In simple terms: Anxiety feels like a habit.
Key Takeaway
Accept and channel unsettling thoughts.
Themes
anxiety
self-reflection
creativity
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- therapy
- nighttime rumination
Key Concepts
existential dread
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we transform anxiety into productive energy?
- When does creative struggle become harmful?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering, overlooking mental health support.
