Away Quote by Anton Chekhov
““I must run away, I must escape this very day or I shall go out of my mind.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Seagull, 1896
A character feels an urgent need to escape an overwhelming mental strain, fearing loss of sanity if they stay.
In simple terms: Urgent need to flee to avoid mental breakdown.
Key Takeaway
Seek relief before mental collapse.
Themes
psychology
urgency
escape
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- journaling
- short breaks
- changing environment
Key Concepts
mental health
stress
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- What pressures drive your urge to flee?
- How can you find sustainable coping?
A Different Perspective
Escape may be temporary.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
