Exhausted Quote by Doris Lessing
““She had known it all the time: I'm so enormously exhausted, so utterly, basically tired, and in fibre of myself, that to know I haven't got to go through with living is like a reprieve. How extraordinary! And every one of these people, with the possible exception of this exuberant young man, is terrified that the machine is going to crash, and yet we all trooped obediently into it. So perhaps we all feel the same way?””
About This Quote
The narrator feels exhausted and sees life as a reprieve, fearing societal collapse yet obediently following it.
In simple terms: Exhaustion leads to viewing life as temporary relief, despite collective fear of failure.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fatigue and seek meaningful purpose.
Themes
exhaustion
existential dread
societal pressure
Mood
tired
anxious
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace burnout
- healthcare crisis
- environmental collapse
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you strength amid collective anxiety?
- How can you create personal meaning despite exhaustion?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be hard to find in pervasive despair.
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