Silence Quote by Glen Duncan
““I waited. Nothing. Here again was the colossal silence where God's, someone's, anyone's voice should have been. Learn this lesson now, my brother said, I shan't teach it twice. There is nothing. It means nothing. Then the night exhaled and flowed again. I knew with clairvoyant weariness I'd go back countless times to the question of why, how, but knew too I carried the answer inside. It had gone in like an inhaled spec of toxic dust. Life is nothing but a statement of what happens to be.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Last of the Wild Things, Glen Duncan, 2009
The passage reflects existential emptiness and the search for meaning in silence, suggesting life is a fleeting statement shaped by experiences.
In simple terms: Life feels empty and meaningless without purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning beyond silence.
Themes
existentialism
silence
search for meaning
life purpose
inner reflection
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- grief
- personal crisis
- philosophical contemplation
- spiritual searching
Key Concepts
nihilism
existential crisis
self discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does silence reveal about your inner self?
- How can you find purpose when life feels empty?
A Different Perspective
Silence can mask inner truths, making introspection difficult.
