Children Quote by Chris Adrian
“It seemed a marvel to her that any mortal should suffer for lack of love, and yet she had never known a mortal who didn't feel unloved. There was enough love just in this ugly hallway, she thought, that no one should ever feel the lack of it again. She peered at the parents, imagining their hearts like machines, manufacturing surfeit upon surfeit of love for their children, and then wondered how something could be so awesome and so utterly powerless.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, Chris Adrian, 2016
The passage reflects on universal longing for love, noting that even those who seem fulfilled still experience feelings of being unloved, highlighting love’s paradoxical abundance and powerlessness.
In simple terms: Everyone feels the need for love, even when surrounded by it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s limits and cherish it.
Themes
loneliness
love
human condition
paradox
empathy
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- personal reflection
- mental health
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
existential yearning
psychological insight
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance giving love with protecting yourself?
- What does feeling unloved reveal about personal expectations?
A Different Perspective
Love alone cannot solve deeper emotional wounds.
