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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.” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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“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.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaningful connection beyond routine.

Themes

loneliness urban life existential angst

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • late‑night work shifts
  • solo dining
  • creative writing
  • nighttime reflection

Key Concepts

modern alienation search for meaning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does routine affect your sense of purpose?
  • What small changes could break the monotony?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone feels this way; some find joy in solitude.

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