Disappear Quote by Bret Easton Ellis
““While taking a piss in the men's room, 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 a crock. Some people truly do not NEED to be here.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis, 1991
The speaker imagines disappearing unnoticed, believing some lives are unnecessary and that the world would be better without them.
In simple terms: Some think their absence would go unnoticed and even be a relief.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value of every life.
Themes
existentialism
nihilism
alienation
social isolation
Mood
dark
contemplative
lonely
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health struggles
- philosophical contemplation
- social alienation
Key Concepts
meaninglessness
individual insignificance
psychological detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel invisible?
- How does society assign worth to individuals?
A Different Perspective
This view ignores the interconnected impacts of loss on communities and loved ones.
