Belong Quote by Charles Dickens
““Do you feel, yet, that you belong to this terrestrial scheme again, Mr. Darnay?" "I am frightfully confused regarding time and place, but I am so far mended as to feel that." "It must be an immense satisfaction!" He said it bitterly, and filled up his glass again: which was a large one. "As to me, the greatest desire I have is to forget that I belong to it. It has no good in it for me--except wine like this--nor I for it. So we are not much alike in that particular. Indeed, I begin to think we are not much alike in any particular, you and I.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, 1859
A character expresses alienation from society, finding temporary solace in wine, while questioning similarity with another.
In simple terms: Feeling out of place, seeking escape, questioning connection.
Key Takeaway
Recognize moments of alienation and seek authentic belonging.
Themes
alienation
solace
identity
comparison
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- social gatherings
- intimate conversations
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
addiction
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel disconnected from your surroundings?
- What truly grounds your sense of belonging?
A Different Perspective
The longing for belonging may be fleeting and dependent on external comforts.
