Clouds Quote by Charles Dickens
“The wind is rushing after us, and the clouds are flying after us, and the moon is plunging after us, and the whole wild night is in pursuit of us; but, so far we are pursued by nothing else.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861 (chapter 31)
The narrator feels chased by cosmic forces yet realizes nothing truly pursues him, highlighting the illusion of external pressure.
In simple terms: We often imagine being chased, but nothing truly drives us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize self‑imposed pressures.
Themes
anxiety
existentialism
perception
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- creative work
- personal crisis
- stress management
Key Concepts
Victorian literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What “pursuits” are imagined in your life?
- Can you release the feeling of being chased?
A Different Perspective
External pressures can become self‑fulfilling prophecies, limiting freedom.
