Ashamed Quote by Ellen Gilchrist
““I cannot get you close enough, I said to him, pitiful as a child, and never can and never will. We cannot get from anyone else the things we need to fill the endless terrible need, not to be dissolved, not to sink back into sand, heat, broom, air, thinnest air. And so we revolve around each other and our dreams collide. It is embarrassing that it should be so hard. Look out the window in any weather. We are part of all that glamour, drama, change, and should not be ashamed.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, contemporary fiction
Human connection is essential yet fraught with longing and difficulty, highlighting our shared vulnerability.
In simple terms: We need each other, but it's often hard.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic relationships despite challenges.
Themes
loneliness
connection
vulnerability
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic partnership
- family ties
Key Concepts
existential yearning
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does authentic connection mean to you?
- How do you balance dependence and independence?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing connection can overlook personal boundaries and self‑care.
