Empty Quote by Erich Maria Remarque
“I, too, am going to go away soon,' she says, 'I am weary and weary of my weariness. Everything is beginning to be a little empty and full of leave-taking and melancholy and waiting.”
About This Quote
The speaker feels profound fatigue and emptiness, anticipating departure and reflecting on lingering sadness and anticipation.
In simple terms: Exhaustion and looming departure
Weariness breeds melancholy
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- after a long conflict
- facing personal burnout
- approaching retirement
- end of a relationship
- post-war adjustment
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- therapy for grief
- creative writing prompts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be weary of weariness?
- How does anticipation shape our perception of emptiness?