Run away Quote by Eilis O'Neal
““There aren’t any pretty women to kiss here, Kiernan, or games to play or pranks to set. No plays to see, no music halls to go to. There aren’t even any libraries for you to run away from.” I laughed, and it was a high, shrill sound, one I didn’t recognize. “Oh, don’t worry. It’s not just you. Look around. There’s nothing here anyone sane would want anything to do with.” “There’s you,” he said quietly. “I came here to find you. I would have gone anywhere,” he added more stridently. “To Two Copper district in Vivaskari or the boggy reaches of Mossfeld or the Nameless God’s frozen hell. You’re my friend. I came to find you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel excerpt: Unknown title, speculative fiction, 2020
The speaker describes a barren, uninspiring town, then reveals a personal mission to find a friend, emphasizing loneliness and devotion.
In simple terms: Empty town, but a friend matters.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection even in bleak places.
Themes
loneliness
friendship
search
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- travel
- search for lost loved ones
- exploring desolate settings
- character bonding
Key Concepts
despair
hope
dedication
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to seek others in empty places?
- Can hope survive in a void?
A Different Perspective
Friend may not be reachable.
