Belief Quote by Anna Louise Strong
“From this haunting feeling of being not wanted, which remained a recurrent haunt through life, I found two ways of escape, both of which in changing form also persisted. One was the invention of gods, the other was personal efficiency in work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Anna Louise Strong, Biography, 1970
She copes with deep loneliness by creating deities and by becoming highly efficient at work, both serving as escape mechanisms.
In simple terms: She deals with feeling unwanted by inventing gods and being efficient.
Key Takeaway
Use creativity or productivity to manage emotional pain.
Themes
loneliness
escape
creativity
efficiency
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- career development
- artistic creation
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
psychology
mythmaking
work ethic
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying need does each escape fulfill?
- Can efficiency replace emotional connection?
A Different Perspective
These strategies may mask underlying issues instead of healing them.
