Absence Quote by Bret Easton Ellis
“I stare into a thin, web-like crack above the urinal's handle and think to myself that if I were to disappear into that crack, say somehow miniaturize and slip into it, the odds are good that no one would notice I was gone. No... one... would... care. In fact some, if they noticed my absence, might feel an odd, indefinable sense of relief. This is true: the world is better off with some people gone. Our lives are not all interconnected. That theory is crock. Some people truly do not need to be here.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, 1991
The speaker feels invisible and believes some people are dispensable, reflecting deep alienation and nihilism.
In simple terms: Feeling unnoticed and thinking some lives are unnecessary.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of your existence on others.
Themes
alienation
nihilism
existentialism
social isolation
Mood
melancholic
dark
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social gatherings
- personal crises
- mental health discussions
Key Concepts
psychology
meaninglessness
human value
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel invisible?
- How does your presence affect others?
A Different Perspective
The view ignores the inherent interconnectedness of human societies.
