Anymore Quote by China Mieville
“Everything has changed. I cannot be used anymore. Those days are over. I know too much. What I do now, I do for me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The City & the City, 2009
The narrator feels obsolete and isolated, choosing self‑preservation over former roles, indicating a break from past identity.
In simple terms: Feeling used, he turns inward.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize personal integrity.
Themes
identity
isolation
rebirth
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career transition
- creative reinvention
- political dissent
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “being used” mean to you?
- How can you rebuild purpose?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can limit influence and resources.
