Happiness Quote by Boris Pasternak
““They all laughed and clapped, taking it for a deliberate witticism, while he had no idea what he was saying, so great was his foreboding of misfortune and his feeling of powerlessness over the future, however great his thirst for goodness and his capacity for happiness.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Doctor Zhivago, 1957
A man feels powerless and misled, yet his innate goodness and capacity for happiness persist despite foreboding misfortune.
In simple terms: Even when doomed, inner goodness and hope survive.
Key Takeaway
Recognize resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Themes
powerlessness
foreboding
hope
goodness
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- personal crisis
- social upheaval
- psychological struggle
Key Concepts
existentialism
human resilience
fate vs free will
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you hope when feeling powerless?
- How can you act despite feeling foreboding?
A Different Perspective
Optimism may overlook practical solutions to looming threats.
