Exile Quote by Chris Cleave
“We were exiles from reality that summer. We were refugees from ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Other Hand” (2008)
Escaping reality creates inner exile; confronting self is essential for authenticity.
In simple terms: We flee from ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Face inner truths.
Themes
escape
identity
authenticity
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- life transitions
Key Concepts
psychological exile
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “reality” mean to you?
- How can you reconcile inner and outer worlds?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external factors.
