End of the world Quote by Arnost Lustig
““Some people know they'll live until spring and that's all they need to be happy. When I was feeling good, I just let the sun go down, knowing I'd see it again next morning. When I felt worse, and it didn't matter for what reasons, every sunset seemed to me like the end of the world. Maybe it's true, that the world dies every day at evening and is born again in the morning. But not always for everybody.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Devil's Own, Arnost Lustig, 1975
Life’s emotional peaks and valleys are mirrored by daily cycles of sunset and sunrise, suggesting renewal after loss.
In simple terms: Sunsets feel like endings; mornings feel like rebirth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace each new day as a chance to heal.
Themes
hope
resilience
impermanence
renewal
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief recovery
- daily motivation
- mental health coping
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
nature metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find renewal after a low point?
- What rituals help you welcome a new day?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone experiences daily renewal; some may feel perpetual darkness.
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