Defeated Quote by Frank O'Hara
“I've got to get out of here. I choose a piece of shawl and my dirtiest suntans. I'll be back, I'll re-emerge, defeated, from the valley; you don't want me to go where you go, so I go where you don't want me to.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Day Lady Died", 1962
The speaker seeks escape and renewal, confronting rejection and choosing an unconventional path.
In simple terms: Seek new horizons despite rejection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and self‑determination.
Themes
escape
renewal
rejection
Mood
melancholic
defiant
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- career change
- creative pursuits
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
poetry
existentialism
self‑identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the valley” symbolize for you?
- How do you decide when to leave?
A Different Perspective
Escaping may avoid necessary confrontation.
