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Life Quote by Banana Yoshimoto

“From the bottom of my heart, I wanted to give up; I wanted to give up on living. There was no denying that tomorrow would come, and the day after tomorrow, and so next week, too. I never thought it would be this hard, but I would go on living in the midst of a gloomy depression, and that made me…” quote by Banana Yoshimoto
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““From the bottom of my heart, I wanted to give up; I wanted to give up on living. There was no denying that tomorrow would come, and the day after tomorrow, and so next week, too. I never thought it would be this hard, but I would go on living in the midst of a gloomy depression, and that made me feel sick to the depths of my soul. In spite of the tempest raging within me, I walked the night path calmly.” "Bất chợt, từ sâu trong cõi lòng, tôi muốn quẳng đi tất cả, cả việc bước đi và việc phải sống tiếp. Chắc chắn rồi ngày mai sẽ tới, rồi ngày kia sẽ tới, và rất chóng, rồi tuần sau sẽ tới. Chưa bao giờ tôi cảm thấy điều ấy lại phiền lụy đến thế như lúc này. Tôi thực sự sợ khi phải nghĩ rằng, cả những lúc đó, tôi cũng sẽ phải sống trong đau buồn và u uẩn. Bão tố đang quần đảo trong lòng, vậy mà tôi vẫn bước đi bình thản, tôi bỗng thấy hình ảnh của mình khi ấy sao mà ảm đạm.””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto, 1990

A person endures deep depression yet continues moving forward despite overwhelming inner turmoil.

In simple terms: Even in darkness, keep walking forward.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite despair.

Themes

depression resilience inner conflict hope self‑care

Mood

somber determined reflective

Type

personal emotional motivational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • personal crises
  • grief counseling
  • daily coping
  • support groups

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today to ease your inner storm?
  • How does acknowledging pain help you move forward?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize suffering, overlooking need for professional help.

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