Bottom 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 glomy 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.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: N.P. (Natsume's Book of Friends) by Banana Yoshimoto, 1990
The narrator endures deep depression yet continues moving forward despite overwhelming inner turmoil.
In simple terms: Even in deep despair, one can keep walking forward.
Key Takeaway
Keep moving despite inner storms.
Themes
depression
resilience
inner conflict
hope
survival
Mood
somber
reflective
determined
Type
literary
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal recovery
- daily coping
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
emotional endurance
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find calm amid inner storms?
- What small actions sustain you when hope feels distant?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering, overlooking the need for professional help.
