Abstract Quote by Clarice Lispector
““Oh, don't pull your hand away from me, I've promised myself that maybe by the end of this impossible narrative I shall understand, oh maybe it will be on Hell's road that I shall be able to find what we need—but don't pull your hand away, even though I now know that the finding has to come on the road of what we are, if I can succeed in not sinking completely into what we are.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector, 1977
The speaker urges perseverance in seeking meaning, even when the path feels impossible and self‑destructive.
In simple terms: Keep seeking meaning despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Persist through doubt.
Themes
perseverance
search for meaning
existential struggle
Mood
introspective
determined
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal crisis
- spiritual quest
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑discovery
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “not sinking” mean to you?
- How can you balance yearning with self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize suffering, ignoring practical self‑care.
