Pain Quote by Geraldine McCaughrean
““Like everything perfect, he set up a ferocious pain inside me -- a flickering, griping sort of pain, because nothing as marvelous as that is ever within reach, is it? Nothing as beautiful can ever last.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Lost City by Geraldine McCaughrean, 2001
The pursuit of an unattainable ideal causes deep, lingering pain, highlighting the fleeting nature of beauty.
In simple terms: Chasing impossible beauty hurts.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection, cherish moments.
Themes
beauty
desire
pain
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal growth
- relationships
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideals do you chase?
- How can you find contentment?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing perfection can lead to chronic dissatisfaction.
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