Behinds Quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt
“There is a moment when nothing can be wiped out and left behind any more, when there is only reality and reality is horrifying.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Visit (Der Besuch der alten Dame), 1956
Confronted with ultimate horror, reality becomes unbearable, leaving no escape or denial.
In simple terms: Reality can be terrifying and inescapable.
Accept the harsh truth and seek resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- war zones
- terminal illness
- natural disasters
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront unbearable truth?
- What coping mechanisms help in extreme reality?
Even when reality is horrific, people often cling to denial.