Children Quote by Anna Kavan
““They've all been against me, ever since I can remember, even when I was six years old. What sort of human beings are these, who can be inhuman to a child of six? How can I help hating them all? Sometimes they disgust me so much that I feel I can't go on living among them - that I must escape from the loathsome creatures swarming like maggots all over the earth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Sleep by Anna Kavan, 1935
The speaker feels alienated and despises those who have mistreated them since childhood, yearning for escape from a hostile world.
In simple terms: Feeling betrayed and wanting to flee from cruel people.
Key Takeaway
Seek supportive connections and set boundaries.
Themes
alienation
betrayal
despair
escape
childhood trauma
Mood
sad
angry
desperate
Type
emotional
reflective
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- workplace bullying
- online harassment
- mental health crisis
Key Concepts
psychological distress
social isolation
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust to support you?
- What steps can reduce your isolation?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may overlook the possibility of change or forgiveness.
