Dark room Quote by Carl Sandburg
““Give me hunger, O you gods that sit and give The world its orders. Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love, A voice to speak to me in the day end, A hand to touch me in the dark room Breaking the long loneliness.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Hunger” by Carl Sandburg, 1930s
A plea for raw, authentic struggle over superficial success, asking for love and connection amidst hardship.
In simple terms: Ask for real struggle, not empty fame, but still love and connection.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility, endure hardship, cherish genuine love.
Themes
humility
struggle
authenticity
love
loneliness
Mood
reflective
poignant
hopeful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- poverty
- artistic creation
- personal growth
- mental health
- relationship building
Key Concepts
existential yearning
spiritual longing
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “hunger” truly mean to you?
- How can love survive in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Even with hunger, love can be scarce; fame may still be empty.
