Existentialism Quote by Daryl Gregory
““..."I might be entertaining the idea of tamping down my nihilism. Just a bit. Not because life is not meaningless—I think that’s inarguable. It’s just that the constant awareness of its pointlessness is exhausting. I wouldn’t mind being oblivious again. I’d love to feel the wind in my face and think, just for minute, that I’m not going to crash into the rocks.” “You’re saying you’d like to be happy.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: *The Book of Lost Things* by John Connolly, 2006
A character contemplates suppressing nihilism to briefly enjoy simple, sensory experiences despite life's inherent meaninglessness.
In simple terms: Temporarily ignoring life's emptiness can bring brief joy.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself moments of sensory pleasure.
Themes
nihilism
existentialism
pleasure
escape
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading
- personal reflection
- mindfulness
- seeking joy
Key Concepts
meaninglessness
awareness
temporary relief
Questions to Reflect On
- What small sensory experience can you cherish now?
- Can brief joy offset deeper meaninglessness?
A Different Perspective
Such moments may be fleeting and cannot resolve deeper existential dread.
