Feeling Quote by Andre Agassi
““Feeling depressed after a loss is one thing, but feeling depressed about nothing, about life in general, is another thing altogether. The minds of the everlasting gods are not changed suddenly””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, 2009
Depression can stem from specific loss or from a vague, existential emptiness; the latter feels more pervasive.
In simple terms: Loss vs. existential sadness
Recognize the source of your sadness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal reflection
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your general sadness?
- How can you differentiate loss‑related grief from existential emptiness?
Acknowledge that existential sadness may need deeper introspection than situational grief.