Fear Quote by Danilo Kiš
““During that year by the railroad embankment, at the time of my father's complete disaster, distance meant for us not only some faraway lyrical splendor but also the exceedingly utilitarian idea of running away, the deliverance from fear and hunger.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Encyclopedia of the Dead by Danilo Kiš, 1983
In a time of personal disaster, distance offered both poetic escape and a practical means to flee hunger and fear.
In simple terms: Distance gave both poetic hope and practical escape.
Key Takeaway
Seek both inspiration and practical solutions when in crisis.
Themes
crisis
escape
poetry
survival
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- personal loss
- economic hardship
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
literary symbolism
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does distance symbolize for you?
- How can art help survive hardship?
A Different Perspective
Escape may be temporary and not address root problems.
