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“O God, You've done enough, You've robbed me of enough, I'm too tired and old to learn to love, leave me alone for ever.” quote by Graham Greene
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“O God, You've done enough, You've robbed me of enough, I'm too tired and old to learn to love, leave me alone for ever.”

Graham Greene

About This Quote

Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951

Exhaustion and disillusionment can lead to a plea for abandonment and solitude.

In simple terms: Exhaustion prompts a desire for isolation.

Key Takeaway

Recognize burnout and seek renewal before giving up.

Themes

exhaustion disillusionment solitude

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career burnout
  • relationship strain
  • mental health
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

spiritual crisis emotional fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What restores hope after deep fatigue?
  • Can solitude be constructive?
A Different Perspective

The tone may be overly fatalistic.

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