Every morning Quote by Erich Maria Remarque
““What is leave?—A pause that only makes everything after it so much worse. Already the sense of parting begins to intrude itself. My mother watches me silently; I know she counts the days; every morning she is sad. It is one day less. She has put away my pack, she does not want to be reminded by it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: All Quiet on the Western Front, 1929
Depicts the painful anticipation of loss and the lingering sorrow of a mother awaiting her child’s return.
In simple terms: Grief and waiting for a loved one.
Cherish time with loved ones.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military deployment
- long-distance relationships
- terminal illness
- family separation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does anticipation shape our emotional state?
- What coping mechanisms help during prolonged uncertainty?
The quote assumes a singular perspective; not all families experience this uniformly.