Faces Quote by Dorothy Dunnett
“Today,’ said Lymond, ‘if you must know, I don’t like living at all. But that’s just immaturity boggling at the sad face of failure. Tomorrow I’ll be bright as a bedbug again.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett, 1962
The narrator confesses existential dissatisfaction, attributing it to childish reactions to failure, yet vows to regain optimism.
In simple terms: Feeling down, but will recover.
Key Takeaway
Accept failure, then choose optimism.
Themes
existential angst
growth
resilience
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career crises
- mental health
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
maturity
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “bright as a bedbug” symbolize for you?
- How can you transform immaturity into growth?
A Different Perspective
Optimism may feel forced without concrete change.
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