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Born alone Quote by Elinor Wylie

“I was, being human, born alone; I am, being woman, hard beset; I live by squeezing from a stone The little nourishment I get.” quote by Elinor Wylie
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““I was, being human, born alone; I am, being woman, hard beset; I live by squeezing from a stone The little nourishment I get.””

Elinor Wylie

About This Quote

Conveys the isolation of existence and the struggle to extract meaning from scarce resources.

In simple terms: Existence is a solitary, hard‑won effort.

Key Takeaway

Life demands perseverance.

Themes

existentialism loneliness resilience gendered struggle

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal hardship
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

human condition feminine perspective

Practical Applications

  • literary analysis
  • therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does scarcity shape identity?
  • What does 'squeezing from a stone' symbolize for you?
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