Brooklyn Quote by David Levithan
““I collected their papers. The ones that blew into Brooklyn. They were just there at first. I didn't even know what they were. But once I did, I went all over the place, picking them up. I don't know what to do with them. I mean, they're meaningless now, but they still exist. You can't throw out something like that. You can't make them gone like that.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Q&A, 2015
The speaker describes collecting discarded papers, feeling conflicted about their value and the urge to preserve them despite seeming meaninglessness.
In simple terms: Collecting discarded items can feel both pointless and important.
Key Takeaway
Preserve what you find, even if its purpose isn’t clear.
Themes
memory
preservation
meaning
conflict
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
curious
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- archiving personal memories
- creative inspiration
- environmental waste management
Key Concepts
existentialism
material culture
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does keeping the unimportant reveal about us?
- How might these papers be repurposed?
A Different Perspective
The act may be sentimental without practical benefit.
