Arms Quote by Augusten Burroughs
“Should I just sit down, right here at carousel seven, and shake until somebody's arms are around me and they're saying, 'It's okay, I'm here, I'm here, come with me to the institute.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, 2002
A yearning for comfort and rescue in a chaotic moment, expressed through vivid metaphor
In simple terms: Desire for safety and companionship in turmoil
Key Takeaway
Seek support when feeling lost
Themes
loneliness
desire
vulnerability
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mental health
- personal crisis
- support networks
- null
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it healthy to seek help?
- How do we balance independence and connection?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on others may hinder self‑reliance
