Denying Quote by Edward Albee
““Stevie: (Not listening) That you can do these two things... and not understand how it... SHATTERS THE GLASS!!?? How it cannot be dealt with-how stop and forgiveness have nothing to do with it? and how I am destroyed? How you are? How I cannot admit it though I know it!? How I cannot deny it because I cannot admit it!? Cannot admit it, because it is outside of denying!?””
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?” (1992)
The speaker experiences intense inner conflict, feeling unable to forgive or accept reality, leading to self-destruction.
In simple terms: Inner turmoil blocks forgiveness and understanding.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address unresolved pain.
Themes
conflict
forgiveness
psychology
Mood
tense
conflicted
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal crisis
- relationship breakdown
Key Concepts
denial
self‑destruction
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you refusing to admit?
- How can you move from denial to acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Denial may prevent healing and exacerbate suffering.
