Buried Quote by Doris Grumbach
“Searching for the self when I was entirely alone was hazardous. What if I found not so much a great emptiness as a space full of unpleasant contents, a compound of long-hidden truths, closeted, buried, forgotten. When I went looking, I was playing a desperate game of hide-and-seek, fearful of what I might find, most afraid that I would find nothing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Lost Garden" (1978) narrative excerpt
Solitary self‑search can reveal unsettling truths, not just emptiness, leading to fear of finding nothing.
In simple terms: Alone, I found hidden, uncomfortable truths.
Key Takeaway
Face inner darkness to discover authentic self.
Themes
self‑discovery
fear
truth
Mood
introspective
somber
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- journaling
- mindful meditation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden aspects of yourself need attention?
- How can you safely explore uncomfortable truths?
A Different Perspective
Confronting inner content can be overwhelming without support.
