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“So this was how he lived now, getting jittery because a bus pulled up near. Well, he was not going on like that. It was not good enough. The one person who could help him had not appeared. He probably never would. But there must be some other way. He knew that there was another way although for…” quote by Anna Kavan
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““So this was how he lived now, getting jittery because a bus pulled up near. Well, he was not going on like that. It was not good enough. The one person who could help him had not appeared. He probably never would. But there must be some other way. He knew that there was another way although for the moment he couldn’t think what it was. Soon it would come back to him, in a minute he would remember the way out, the way where he was going.””

Anna Kavan

About This Quote

The protagonist feels trapped, searching for an unseen solution, believing an alternative path exists despite current confusion.

In simple terms: He feels stuck but believes another way exists.

Key Takeaway

Trust that solutions will emerge.

Themes

desperation hope search for meaning

Mood

reflective tense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative block
  • relationship issues
  • career crossroads
  • mental health crises

Key Concepts

existential crisis problem solving inner dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner resources can you draw on?
  • How do you recognize a viable alternative?
A Different Perspective

The narrative may over‑promise resolution without concrete steps.

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