Family Quote by Djuna Barnes
““There goes the dismantled—Love has fallen off her wall. A religious woman,” he thought to himself, “without the joy and safety of the Catholic faith, which at a pinch covers up the spots on the wall when the family portraits take a slide; take that safety from a woman,” he said to himself, quickening his step to follow her, “and love gets loose and into the rafters. She sees her everywhere,” he added, glancing at Nora as she passed into the dark. “Out looking for what she’s afraid to find—Robin. There goes mother of mischief, running about, trying to get the world home.””
About This Quote
A meditation on love’s erosion when faith and safety are lost, portraying a woman’s desperate search for meaning amid chaos.
In simple terms: Love unravels without faith’s shelter.
Key Takeaway
Loss of faith destabilizes love.
Themes
love
faith
loss
search
identity
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
prose
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grieving a broken relationship
- seeking spiritual comfort
- navigating existential dread
Key Concepts
religion
psychology
family
loneliness
Practical Applications
- literary analysis
- psychological counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape our experience of love?
- What does the 'wall' symbolize?
A Different Perspective
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