Computers Quote by Donna Tartt
““It didn't occur to me then, though it certainly does now, that it was years since I'd roused myself from my stupor of misery and self-absorption; between anomie and trance, inertia and parenthesis and gnawing my own heart out, there were a lot of small, easy, everyday kindnesses I'd missed out on; and even the word 'kindness' was liking rising from unconsciousness into some hospital awareness of voices, and people, from a stream of digitized machines.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, 2013
Realizing missed everyday kindness after a period of self‑absorption highlights how awareness can revive empathy and connection.
In simple terms: Missing kindness can be regained with awareness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindfulness to notice small kindnesses.
Themes
self‑awareness
empathy
connection
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- personal recovery
- mental health
- relationships
Key Concepts
mindfulness
emotional rebirth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train yourself to notice kindness daily?
- What habits can sustain this awareness?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone may not change behavior without intentional action.
