Cried Quote by Gene Wolfe
““Little Ozzie cried until he could cry no more. He could not have said just why he cried, but he cried because he knew, in some deep part of him where the knowledge would remain till he was dead, that the world was a more horrible place than he could imagine. He might think of monsters or mad dogs, but the world would beat him. It would turn the people he loved and trusted into monsters; it would reveal those meant to help him as mad dogs. He wept for himself, and he wept because he knew there would never really be anyone else to weep for him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Book of the New Sun, Gene Wolfe, 1980‑1983
The character cries deeply, realizing that the world’s cruelty and betrayal are inevitable, leaving him feeling isolated and unprotected.
In simple terms: Realizing the world is cruel and feeling alone.
Key Takeaway
Accept the reality of suffering while seeking connection.
Themes
suffering
isolation
betrayal
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- disillusionment
- trust issues
- mental health challenges
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this realization teach about trust?
- How can one find meaning amid perceived cruelty?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that hope can still exist despite bleakness.
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