Emptiness Quote by David Foster Wallace
“He suddenly felt nothing, or rather Nothing, a pre-tornadic stillness of zero sensation, as if he were the very space he occupied.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Infinite Jest, 1996
He experiences a profound emptiness, feeling like empty space, reflecting deep existential numbness.
In simple terms: Feeling empty and detached.
Acknowledge and explore inner void.
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When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- meditation retreats
- creative writing
- loneliness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers this void?
- How can one reconnect with feeling?
Such numbness can be a symptom of depression.