Clerks Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
“At the enchanted metropolitan twilight I felt a haunting loneliness sometimes, and felt it in others -- poor young clerks who loitered in front of windows waiting until it was time for a solitary restaurant dinner -- young clerks in the dusk, wasting the most poignant moments of night and life.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1925
Urban loneliness haunts those stuck in repetitive, unfulfilling routines.
In simple terms: City life can feel empty.
Seek meaningful connection beyond routine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- late‑night work shifts
- solo dining
- creative writing
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does routine affect your sense of purpose?
- What small changes could break the monotony?
Not everyone feels this way; some find joy in solitude.