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“One night some short weeks ago, for the first time in her not always happy life, Marilyn Monroe's soul sat down alone to a quiet supper from which it did not rise.” quote by Clifford Odets
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“One night some short weeks ago, for the first time in her not always happy life, Marilyn Monroe's soul sat down alone to a quiet supper from which it did not rise.”

Clifford Odets

About This Quote

Source Play: Golden Boy by Clifford Odets, 1937

A moment of profound loneliness can feel like a final, unending pause in life’s routine.

In simple terms: Deep loneliness feels like a permanent pause.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge solitude and seek connection.

Themes

loneliness introspection existence

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

reflective emotional

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • midnight reflections
  • personal crisis
  • creative block

Key Concepts

existentialism emotional isolation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does solitude affect your daily life?
  • What steps can you take to reconnect?
A Different Perspective

Loneliness can be temporary; support may be available.

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