Dear friend Quote by George Saunders
““None of it was real; nothing was real. Everything was real; inconceivably real, infinitely dear. These and all things started as nothing, latent within a vast energy-broth, but then we named them, and loved them, and, in this way, brought them forth. And now must lose them. I send this out to you, dear friends, before I go, in this instantaneous thought-burst, from a place where time slows and then stops and we may live forever in a single instant. Goodbye goodbye good—””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The New World,” The New Yorker, 2013
Reality and illusion blend, suggesting existence is both fleeting and profoundly meaningful.
In simple terms: Life feels both real and unreal, yet precious.
Key Takeaway
Embrace each moment’s depth.
Themes
existentialism
meaning
impermanence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
- end‑of‑life reflections
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “real” mean to you?
- How can you honor fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective
May feel abstract for practical coping.
