Being crazy Quote by David Almond
“I don't want to be little again. But at the same time I do. I want to be me like I was then, and me as I am now, and me like I'll be in the future. I want to be me and nothing but me. I want to be crazy as the moon, wild as the wind and still as the earth. I want to be every single thing it's possible to be. I'm growing and I don't know how to grow. I'm living but I haven't started living yet.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Skellig by David Almond, 1998
The speaker grapples with identity, yearning to integrate past, present, and future selves while feeling stagnant and unfulfilled.
In simple terms: Wanting to be fully oneself across time, yet feeling stuck.
Key Takeaway
Embrace growth and live authentically now.
Themes
identity
growth
self‑acceptance
potential
stagnation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
conflicted
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- creative pursuits
- mental health
- career planning
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “living” truly mean to you?
- How can you honor past selves while moving forward?
A Different Perspective
Balancing past nostalgia with future aspirations can hinder present action.
