Weeping Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““I would be sad. Yes, I say it quite seriously: I would be sad. For my boss Vasques, Moreira the book-keeper, Borges the cashier, all the lads, the cheery boy who takes the letters to the post office, the errand boy, the friendly cat -they have all become part of my life. I could never leave all that behind without weeping, without realizing, however displeasing the thought, that part of me would remain with them and that losing them would be akin to death. Moreover, if I left them all tomorrow and discarded this Rua dos Douradores suit of clothes I wear, what else would I do? Because I would have to do something. And what suit would I wear? Because I would have to wear another suit.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, 1913-1935
The narrator feels deep attachment to his coworkers and surroundings, fearing that leaving them would be like dying, and questions his identity without his familiar role.
In simple terms: Leaving loved ones feels like death; identity ties to daily life.
Key Takeaway
Cherish relationships; reflect on personal identity.
Themes
attachment
identity
loss
routine
existentialism
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
melancholic
Type
personal
existential
When to use this quote
- leaving a job
- moving cities
- changing routines
- career transition
Key Concepts
psychology
social bonds
meaning of work
Questions to Reflect On
- What ties define you beyond your job?
- How can you honor memories while embracing new roles?
A Different Perspective
The reflection may romanticize attachment, overlooking personal growth through change.
